During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States, an interesting moment occurred during a state dinner at the White House. Prime Minister Modi and President Joe Biden, both known for not abstaining from alcohol, were engaged in a toast. This prompted President Biden to recall his grandfather Ambrose Finnegan’s advice on raising a toast without alcohol.
The Toasting Incident
While attending the state dinner, President Biden and Prime Minister Modi participated in a lighthearted moment when they raised their glasses for a toast. Despite their shared preference for alcoholic beverages, this particular toast reminded President Biden of his grandfather’s wisdom regarding toasting without alcohol. In a jovial manner, President Biden shared the advice during the event, stating that if one is to give a toast without any alcohol in their glass, they must raise
During the state dinner at the White House, United States President Joe Biden shared a lighthearted moment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was visiting the US. Both leaders, who are not teetotallers, were engaged in a toast, which reminded Biden of his grandfather’s advice on raising a toast without alcohol. Speaking at the event, Biden humorously said, “If you give a toast and you don’t have any alcohol in the glass, you must do it with your left hand. You all think I’m kidding. I’m not.” PM Modi burst into laughter in response to Biden’s remark.
On the same occasion, PM Modi expressed that with each passing day, Indians and Americans are becoming more acquainted with each other. During his speech at the state dinner, held at the White House, he also highlighted the cultural exchange between the two countries, mentioning that kids in India dress up as Spiderman on Halloween while America’s youth are enjoying the music of ‘Naatu Naatu.’ PM Modi’s statement aimed to emphasize the growing cultural understanding and shared experiences between India and the United States.
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