Task: Question Generation
Input (English): Half-mast -- Half-mast or half-staff refers to a flag flying below the summit on a pole. In many countries this is seen as a symbol of respect, mourning, distress, or, in some cases, a salute. Strictly speaking, flags are said to be half-mast if flown from ships and half-staff if on land, although not all regional variations of English use ``half-staff.''
Output (English): can you fly a flag at half mast