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Making Toast

At many large parties, toasting the guest of honor or the host with wine or champagne may be expected.

Anyone considering to making a toast should prepare beforehand, if only to rehearse mentally so as not to fumble the words. Keep whatever you say short and to the point.


The protocol points of toasting:

The host is the first to toast, attracting the guest's attention by standing and raising his or her glass.

At formal occasions, the toaster stands, as do the people toasting: the person being toasted remains seated. The guests respond by taking a sip of their drinks - but never draining the glass.

A person who doesn't drink alcohol joins in as well, toasting with a soft drink or even water.
The person being toasted does not drink himself. After being toasted, the person rises, bows his acknowledgment, and says thank you.

At private or small informal dinners, it is acceptable for everyone, toaster and toastee included to remain seated.

Following some sampling of international toasts:
Dutch - Proost
French - A votre santé
German - Prosit
Hebrew - L'Chayim
Italian - Salute
Japanese - Kampai
Portuguese - Brindare
Spanish - Salud
Turkish - Serefe
Thai - Choc tee

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