I look around the room for other sane people that are looking around like me.

If they stand, I stand. I do not bow my head, just stand as if waiting for the bus. Just the same as I do for the national anthem. To me, patriotism causes more harm than religion.

I am respectfully silent and still during the prayer, but afterward if there is someone I can talk to in order to voice my opposition to prayer and worship songs being part of a publicly funded event, I do.

I remember one spring morning, attending an event at a public park, funded by public funds, and when I saw the mayor walking on his own to the parking lot, I caught up with him, introduced myself and voiced my opinion on what had just transpired. I don't really think he understood my point. He invited me to the Mayor's annual prayer breakfast.

Defy expectations and refuse.

The ONLY expectations I have to live up to are my own.

That depends. Are they using real wine with the sacrament or just grape juice?

I look around the room to see who else is looking around.

I stand (or sit) quietly and respectfully, but I don't participate.

I remain quiet and let the believers pray.
I do not participate.

Other peoples practices do not break my leg nor pick my pocket. Their attempts at legislation do.

Stand or sit silently, as the situation permits.

I receintly attended a funeral church service out of respect for a friend and his family. When they sung hymns I just sat silently. True to myself but having no wish to offend. I don't think anyone noticed.

I'm with literate hiker. I stay respectful and collaborate to a degree ( I don't start eating before they've said grace) but I keep my head up and smile knowingly at all those other nonbelievers who are doing the same as me.

Like BitFlipper, stand or sit, and that's about it.

I simply don't. I might bow my head slightly and be silent, but then I am looking around to see who else is doing the same thing. These are the people I could be friendly with.

If I have advanced warning that it is going to happen, I exit the room until it is over. Other than that I just remain silent until over.

I seldom go anywhere there is a public religious ceremony but I would pretty much ignore it, no head bowing, hand over heart, or remove hat. Just stand and wait for whatever it is to be over.

If I HAVE to attend such an event, I sit politely and watch respectfully, as I would at any event where I don't partake in the activity.

Depends on the situation. Funerals, etc., I'll just keep my eyes open and look around while their prayers go on.

I respectfully wait it out.

I stand still, hands behind my back and wait patiently for them to finish.

If it is with my family, I play along with their nonsense.They all know I am an atheist. Anywhere else I usually avoid it or leave the room for a moment.

It’s so extremely rare, but I just play along. Last Thanksgiving I had dinner with one of my best friends. His wonderful mother, who is like a second mother to me, asked that we all join hands as she lead a prayer. I had absolutely no problem playing along. She was probably the only religious person at the table, but it was fine. I could even describe it as pleasant.

If I know it is going to happen I arrive late (after it has happened) if it is sprung on me then I will not participate, I won't say anything just wait for it to be over with. If they want people to hold hands I will step out of the group I am near and wait near a wall.

Participate with my own silent offering. Churlish to do otherwise.

Instead of bowing my head, I look around like I'm looking for something.

Stay seated...