Quote Originally Posted by Rigged
I had the same experience a couple of years ago. I was wearing a black workman's Utilikilt and a plain black t-shirt and black work boots, nothing fancy. I was walking with classmate to get some fast-food for lunch.

A fellow crossed our path as we got to the end of the school's driveway. He stopped at attention and gave me a smart salute. I've never been in the military and was too stunned to do anything but to salute back. He seemed satisfied by that and went on his way.

What is the appropriate response in that situation?

yes that was the correct thing to do! if saluted you should always return the salute if possible with the right hand unless you dont have one in that case the left and if neither just a good_____ fill in the blank...........