TOASTS |
| HOW TO GIVE A TOAST Giving a toast is an honorable position at special events, or a spontaneous special message among friends. When asked to give a toast, many people hesitate. With these tips, you will learn how to give a toast that is effective, meaningful, and memorable. |
| The type of occasion dictates the formality of the toast as well as its length and content. Before giving a toast, the person should check to see that the other people are prepared...their wine glasses are filled, they are paying attention, and the subject of the toast is present. A clinking of silverware on the side of a glass is very acceptable or an MC may make an announcement. When giving a toast, words are only half of the ceremony. The entire presentation is part of the toast, and all eyes will be on the speaker. Try the following tips for a successful toast. When in a group, STAND. This guarantees everyone can see you and helps your voice carry. Speak clearly and slow. Limit the toast time to 1 minute. Speak spontaneously, do not use note cards. Your first and last eye contact should be to the subjects of the toast. Make eye contact with the group also. Hold your glass at waist length while giving the toast. Raise your glass to eye level, pointing it towards the subject of the toast when you are at the end of your toast. Do not gesture with your glass. It could slosh and spill. Use a clean glass, nothing is as tacky as lipstick imprint or finger prints on the glass. Don't use cliche phrases such as here's to you"...."let's raise our glasses" The speaker may be the first person to drink, taking a sip of wine. Be personable. Briefly mention how you know the subject. Mention the names in the beginning and the end of your toast. Include a small memory or ancdetote about the subject. Avoid hurtful or embarressing comments and any inside jokes. Be sincere with your comments and finish your toast with those sentiments. Be personable. Briefly mention how you know the subject. Be sincere with your comments and finish your toast with those sentiments Include a small memory or an cdetote about the subject. Avoid hurtful or embarressing comments and any inside jokes. Mention the names in the beginning and the end of your toast |
ANNIVERSARY TOASTS
BIRTHDAY TOASTS
FRIEND TOASTS
| ROMANCE & WEDDING TOASTS |
CONGRATULATIONS TOASTS |
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