Maybe, but as one small data point, I was really surprised (and creeped out) to just now infer from MaoShen’s comment and check on Wikipedia that the Pledge of Allegiance is recited at the beginning of every school day. In my country, the closest cultural equivalent is done once per year, in “Flag Day”, and I had previously assumed the American Pledge was like that, being said on July 4th or similar specially significant moments.
Maybe, but as one small data point, I was really surprised (and creeped out) to just now infer from MaoShen’s comment and check on Wikipedia that the Pledge of Allegiance is recited at the beginning of every school day.
Likewise (except now I’m only creeped out, the surprise came a long time ago).
In my country, the closest cultural equivalent is done once per year, in “Flag Day”, and I had previously assumed the American Pledge was like that, being said on July 4th or similar specially significant moments.
I don’t recall whether we have one at all. I remember we have a national anthem that we sung occasionally. Something about “wealth for toil” is involved.
Maybe, but as one small data point, I was really surprised (and creeped out) to just now infer from MaoShen’s comment and check on Wikipedia that the Pledge of Allegiance is recited at the beginning of every school day. In my country, the closest cultural equivalent is done once per year, in “Flag Day”, and I had previously assumed the American Pledge was like that, being said on July 4th or similar specially significant moments.
[Googles for it and reads it] Whaaaaaat??? O.o
Yep. I’m American. My school did it.
Mine, too, though I’d say it worked backwards in my case—I’m very cynical about formal group-bonding.
For what it’s worth, I only remember doing so until fourth grade, or about nine years of age. I’m not sure if that makes it better or worse.
I now regret using it as an example, though. Evidently I grossly underestimated its potential sensitivity, and I really should have known better.
Likewise (except now I’m only creeped out, the surprise came a long time ago).
I don’t recall whether we have one at all. I remember we have a national anthem that we sung occasionally. Something about “wealth for toil” is involved.
For what it’s worth, I’ve never seen it said in any of the US schools I’ve attended. It’s not universal.