Agreed, silly story. But since it's out there, I think it's a difficult situation for anyone, PM or not: being polite and respectful to the other religion vs. being true to your own (or to your lack thereof). If he declines to eat it, it's seen as disrespectful, if he pretends to eat it but doesn't, it's really disrespectful, and if he does eat it even though it's a meaningless gesture then it cheapens the whole ceremony.
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