This is why it’s important to have someone who has an understanding of etiquette and protocol. He’s really lost. Not to mention, if he’s ever attended a simple ball game, he would know that no one speaks during the National Anthem.
From a website to assist young marines, it is simply stated here:
http://www.chadduck.com/ymarines/protocol/toasting.htm
EXAMPLE: Suppose the occasion is a black tie dinner hosted by the U.S. Chief of Naval Operations in honor of the Ambassador of Great Britain. The following would apply:
USN CNO (Host/Hostess would stand after the dessert wine has been seined and would raise his/her glass, saying:
“To Her Majesty the Queen”.
All the guests should stand and raise their glasses and toast the Queen. This may be followed by the playing of the British National Anthem.
Moments later, the Ambassador would stand, raise his/her glass and say, “To the President of the United States”. All guests would stand and toast the President. This may be followed by the U.S. National Anthem.
Why does that sound so familiar to me? ;-)