1. Public Speaking: Giving a Toast
Session 6
Public Speaking: Giving a Toast
Giving a Toast

2. Giving a Toast

3. What is a toast?
A toast is a mini speech and, as such, it should have structure.
A toast is considered a tribute and should:
refer to the occasion
reflect the theme
refer to achievement of the recipient
express good will
be formally proposed (tribute)
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4. Purpose of toasting To honour gods To honour people
Toasts were predominately made as a wish to "good health" and later became hopes for "happiness" and "good fortune" as well.
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5. Occasions for toasting
Weddings
Banquets
Anniversaries
Birthdays
Retirement parties
Dinner parties
Before eating
Before a keynote speaker and for the celebration of an accomplishment
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6. Toasting Conventions If seated, stand when offering the Toast.
Toasts are not applauded. The fact that everyone assembled expresses approval,
by joining in the tribute, acclaims the person being toasted.
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7. Toasting Conventions
Avoid signaling for quiet by rapping on the drinking vessel with a spoon.
Do not toast the guest of honour before the host has the opportunity.
Champagne, wine, whiskey and beer are acceptable libations for a Toast and non-alcoholic beverages as well.
If necessary, toast with water or an empty glass rather than not participating.
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8. Do not raise your glass when you are the person being toasted
Do not raise your glass when you are the person being toasted. Remain seated and respond with a "Thank you".
Clinking glasses together is thought to ward off the devil, as it is the sound similar to the tinkling of the bell
In some wedding ceremonies, the glass is shattered, however for other occasions; refrain from smashing your glass in the fireplace.
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9. Toasts are a test of your ability to find appropriate words to say what you mean and feel.
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10. Try to…
Inspire
Inform
Motivate
Persuade
Entertain.
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11. Examples of Toasts
"Here's to us all. God Bless us every one". Charles Dickens in a Christmas Carol
"Down the Hatch!" "Bottoms Up!" "Cheers!"  
"May you live as long as you want and may you never want as long as you live".    
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12. "If at first you don't succeed, adjust your goals."
"If at first you don't succeed, adjust your goals."  
"May the work that you have be the play that you love."
"Happy Birthday to You."
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13. Birthday Poem Perfect Birthday
On your birthday I wish you much pleasure and joy; I hope all of your wishes come true. May each hour and minute be filled with delight, And your birthday be perfect for you!
By Joanna Fuchs
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14. Birthday
May everything happy and everything bright be yours on your birthday from morning till night. And then through the year may the same thing hold true so that each day is filled with life's best things for you! Have a Happy Birthday
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15. Birthday 2
Don’t just look at your birthday as getting a year older… but a year wiser.  Happy Birthday
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16. Birthday 3
If I could choose the perfect Dad There's no one I would rather Have Dad, than you Dad Coz you go further, Father
Happy Birthday Father
Jon Bratton c 2004
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17. Friendship 1
Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow. Don't walk behind me, I may not lead Walk beside me, and just be my friend. a beautiful song by Dick Brice called Benjamin Thomas
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18. Friendship 2
A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.
(Walter Winchell )
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19. Friendship 3
It's good to have friends Friends who care, Friends who you know Will always be there When you need them, And never complain, When you tell the same story Again and again.
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20. Friendship 4
A friend gives hope When life is low A friend's a place Where you can go A friend is honest A friend is true A friend is precious My friend is you
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21. Teacher Appreciation 1
Because you're special (Mrs White) This card is handmade, not bought I wasn't always well behaved But I was always so well taught I will miss you.. ..And thank you
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22. Teacher Appreciation 2
Now that I am leaving I can tell you how I feel; My heartfelt appreciation Is deeply felt and real.
You're a really great teacher That's what we all say And as a Thank You for all your help I'm giving you an A
On second thoughts that's not enough For helping all of us. So from me you get this THANK YOU, As well as this A PLUS
No, that's not enough either For the teacher that you are You get this Thank You, an A+ As well as this GOLD STAR
© Jon Bratton
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23. Teacher Appreciation 3 To Teacher
Because you're special (Mrs White) This card is handmade, not bought I wasn't always well behaved But I was always so well taught I will miss you.. ..And thank you
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24. Anniversary 1
Love brought you together As husband and wife And gave each of you A best friend for life Happy Wedding Anniversary
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25. On Your Silver Anniversary
Today as both of you look back with happiness and pride Upon the twenty five years That you've spent side by side, May every memory that you share Of dreams you've seen come true, Help make this special Silver day A happy one for you!
On Your Silver Anniversary
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