Talent Show

I went to a talent show at the local high school last night since I know a few of the kids taking part. For the most part it was fabulous but I am turning into a cranky old lady and the lack of respect and common courtesy around me gets to me sometimes. I was brought up to never interrupt a performance. If it was necessary to get up before intermission you at least waited for the end of a song or break in the action. People were talking and walking in and out throughout the evening. The kids were acting and singing their hearts out and they deserved better. Then the MC's used flags as part of their "routine". They did a great job only one exception....the flags. I guess the way to treat a flag isn't taught in school anymore so it's probably understandable but never does the flag touch the ground or floor. It wouldn't bother me so much but I still remember taking the flag down at night and no matter how windy it was gathering it up so none of it fell out of my arms onto the ground. People are dying for the country that flag represents, show it and them some respect please.