Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping took a break from meetings to show off their culinary skills, cooking blini topped with caviar. Here are other state heads who know their way around the global stage as well as the kitchen.
Just roll with it While the Canadian Prime Minister may have been criticised during his trip to India this year, there is one thing we can’t fault him on, his roti-making skills.
Teaching the beloved Trudeau family to roll Breads at The Holy Golden Temple. The same place where I learnt to coo… https://t.co/2fkIA8SRB5
When Justin Trudeau and his family visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar, they got a hands-on experience in making rotis — under the watchful eye of celebrity chef Vikas Khanna who tweeted a picture of the family. He captioned it: “Teaching the beloved Trudeau family to roll Breads at The Holy Golden Temple. The same place where I learnt to cook.”
Mental about lentil It’s no surprise that the former president of the US is a deft hand in the kitchen, given that his wife Michelle is an advocate for healthy eating. And one such wholesome meal that Obama can bring to the table is none other than the Indian staple, dal.
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Obama credited his knowledge to the fact that he had Indian and Pakistan roommates, whose mothers taught him to cook the dish. He said, “I am pretty sure I am the first US President with a dal recipe.” However, Obama revealed that chapatis were too hard for him to master.
Taste for taters Food is a way to a man’s and voters’ heart, according to Angela Merkel. The German Chancellor, who can make “really good potato soup”, finally revealed her secret last year.
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She was quoted in a women’s magazine saying, “I always pound the potatoes myself with a potato masher, rather than using a puree machine. That way there are still little lumps left in the liquid at the end.” And she prefers to use her home-grown taters.
Royal palate Prince Philip is known for his fun-loving nature, which makes his culinary cooking choice a perfect match — barbeque. According to Darren McGrady, who worked for the royal family for over a decade, Prince Philip loves to cook out on the grill.
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But there’s just one thing he can’t stomach — organic food. McGrady said that once Prince Charles had brought over a hamper of organic items, and Prince Phillip “just shook his head and walked out”.
Etiquette One Has To Follow To Meet World Leaders
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Some etiquette while meeting world leaders can be quite strict, specific and even strange.
A guide to help you out...
Some etiquette while meeting world leaders can be quite strict, specific and even strange.
A guide to help you out...
- People who are seated should rise when the president enters the room.
- The president should be addressed as ‘President Trump’ or ‘Mr. President’.
- For a woman president, if the US ever has one, she will be addressed as ‘Madam President’
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- People who are seated should rise when the president enters the room.
- The president should be addressed as ‘President Trump’ or ‘Mr. President’.
- For a woman president, if the US ever has one,..
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- For the Papal audienence, casual but modest dress is accepted. Women should have shoulders covered particularly if the meeting is held indoors.
- Men are permitted to wear hats throughout the audience.
- The pope must be addressed as ‘Your Holiness’ in writing or in person.
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- For the Papal audienence, casual but modest dress is accepted. Women should have shoulders covered particularly if the meeting is held indoors.
- Men are permitted to wear hats throughout the aud..
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- No slouching or arms crossed.
- When you are standing, you can hold your hands clasped in front of you or you can put your hands behind your back.
- The only acceptable courtesy title of the King while writing him a letter is ‘The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ instead of His Majesty.
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- No slouching or arms crossed.
- When you are standing, you can hold your hands clasped in front of you or you can put your hands behind your back.
- The only acceptable courtesy title of the King..
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- Queen Elizabeth should be addressed as ‘Your Majesty’ upon presentation, and subsequently as ‘Ma’am.’
- Male members of royals should be greeted as ‘Your Royal Highness’ and subsequently ‘Sir,’ while women are to be first addressed as ‘Your Royal Highness’ then subsequently as ‘Ma’am’.
- Touching the Queen is generally frowned upon, but Michelle Obama warmly wrapped her arm around the monarch during a 2009 reception at Buckingham Palace.
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- Queen Elizabeth should be addressed as ‘Your Majesty’ upon presentation, and subsequently as ‘Ma’am.’
- Male members of royals should be greeted as ‘Your Royal Highness’ and subsequently ‘Sir,’ w..
