Do you stand during the national anthem without flag present?

Whether or not to stand during the national anthem without a flag present is a matter of personal choice. There is no official rule or protocol that requires individuals to stand during the national anthem unless a flag is present. In the United States, for example, individuals are free to decide whether or not to stand, sit, or remain seated during the playing of the national anthem, regardless of whether there is a flag present. As long as an individual is respectful and not causing disruption, their decision to stand or not is a matter of personal liberty and does not necessarily imply any lack of respect for the country or its symbols.