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You’ve probably been toasted at a wedding reception or anniversary or professional celebration. Whether you’re the person being toasted or you’re the one doing the toast, there is a particular etiquette to follow. Enjoy,
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Giving the ToastGenerally speaking, the host should be the first person to make a toast. Ask his / her permission prior to the event to give a toast after they’ve completed theirs.Unless your toast is spontaneous, rehearse what you plan to say, keeping it short – no more than one or two minutes. It will be more memorable.Rise from your chair slowly, tapping your glass with your dinner knife, if necessary, to get everyone’s attention.Begin by introducing yourself (unless you're very sure everyone knows who you are) while you speak, hold your glass at mid-torso level. Do not raise your glass until the end of your toast.No matter if you share an anecdote, relate a tasteful joke, offer a clever wish or a serious sentiment, speak clearly, loudly and slowly. Nothing off-color or politically incorrect, please. Toasts should be classy. If you’ve had too much to drink, remain seated and give the honors to another.Be sure and correctly pronounce the names of the person or persons you’re toasting.If you’re a weeper, as I am, pause a moment to compose yourself. Take a sip of water, a deep breath, whatever it takes. Remember, there is no shame in shedding a tear. It only demonstrates how much you care.If you make people laugh during your toast, wait until the chuckles have subsided before continuing so folks will hear all you want to say.Remember that the other guests wouldn’t be in attendance unless they, likewise, were as fond of the toastee / toastees as you are, so try and relax. Find a familiar face out there and speak directly to them.
Receiving ToastsIf you are being toasted, sit graciously, accept the honor with a pleased smile and do not drink to yourself!Here’s to us all!
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