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

2. Giving a Toast2

3. 3 What is a toast? A toast is a mini speech and, as such, it should have structure. A toast is a mini speech and, as such, it should have structure. A toast is considered a tribute and should: A toast is considered a tribute and should: refer to the occasion refer to the occasion reflect the theme reflect the theme refer to achievement of the recipient refer to achievement of the recipient express good will express good will be formally proposed (tribute) be formally proposed (tribute)

4. Giving a Toast4 Purpose of toasting To honour gods To honour gods To honour people To honour people Toasts were predominately made as a wish to "good health" and later became hopes for "happiness" and "good fortune" as well. Toasts were predominately made as a wish to "good health" and later became hopes for "happiness" and "good fortune" as well.

5. Giving a Toast5 Occasions for toasting Weddings Weddings Banquets Banquets Anniversaries Anniversaries Birthdays Birthdays Retirement parties Retirement parties Dinner parties Dinner parties Before eating Before eating Before a keynote speaker and for the celebration of an accomplishment Before a keynote speaker and for the celebration of an accomplishment

6. Giving a Toast6 Toasting Conventions If seated, stand when offering the Toast. If seated, stand when offering the Toast. Toasts are not applauded. The fact that everyone assembled expresses approval, Toasts are not applauded. The fact that everyone assembled expresses approval, by joining in the tribute, acclaims the person being toasted.

7. Giving a Toast7 Toasting Conventions Avoid signaling for quiet by rapping on the drinking vessel with a spoon. 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. 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. 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. If necessary, toast with water or an empty glass rather than not participating.

8. Giving a Toast8 Do not raise your glass when you are the person being toasted. Remain seated and respond with a "Thank you". 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 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. In some wedding ceremonies, the glass is shattered, however for other occasions; refrain from smashing your glass in the fireplace.

9. Giving a Toast9 Toasts are a test of your ability to find appropriate words to say what you mean and feel. Toasts are a test of your ability to find appropriate words to say what you mean and feel.

10. Giving a Toast10 Try to… Inspire Inspire Inform Inform Motivate Motivate Persuade Persuade Entertain. Entertain.

11. Giving a Toast11 Examples of Toasts "Here's to us all. God Bless us every one". Charles Dickens in a Christmas Carol "Here's to us all. God Bless us every one". Charles Dickens in a Christmas Carol "Down the Hatch!" "Bottoms Up!" "Cheers!" "Down the Hatch!" "Bottoms Up!" "Cheers!" "May you live as long as you want and may you never want as long as you live". "May you live as long as you want and may you never want as long as you live".

12. Giving a Toast12 "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." "May the work that you have be the play that you love." "Happy Birthday to You." "Happy Birthday to You."

13. Giving a Toast13 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 Source: http://www.poemsource.com/birthday-poems.html

14. Giving a Toast14 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 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 Source: http://hopefull.worldonline.co.uk/code/Bdayverses.html Source: http://hopefull.worldonline.co.uk/code/Bdayverses.html http://hopefull.worldonline.co.uk/code/Bdayverses.html http://hopefull.worldonline.co.uk/code/Bdayverses.html

15. Giving a Toast15 Birthday 2 Don’t just look at your birthday as getting a year older… but a year wiser. Happy Birthday

16. Giving a Toast16 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 Source: http://www.verses4cards.co.uk/dad- birthday-verses-poems-quotes.html http://www.verses4cards.co.uk/dad- birthday-verses-poems-quotes.htmlhttp://www.verses4cards.co.uk/dad- birthday-verses-poems-quotes.html

17. Giving a Toast17 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 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 Source: http://www.verses4cards.co.uk/friend- verses-poems-quotes.html http://www.verses4cards.co.uk/friend- verses-poems-quotes.htmlhttp://www.verses4cards.co.uk/friend- verses-poems-quotes.html

18. Giving a Toast18 Friendship 2 A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out. A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out. (Walter Winchell 1879-1972) Source: http://www.verses4cards.co.uk/friend- verses-poems-quotes.html http://www.verses4cards.co.uk/friend- verses-poems-quotes.htmlhttp://www.verses4cards.co.uk/friend- verses-poems-quotes.html

19. Giving a Toast19 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.

20. Giving a Toast20 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

21. Giving a Toast21 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 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 Source: http://www.verses4cards.co.uk/teacher- appreciation-verses-poems.html http://www.verses4cards.co.uk/teacher- appreciation-verses-poems.htmlhttp://www.verses4cards.co.uk/teacher- appreciation-verses-poems.html

22. Giving a Toast22 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

23. Giving a Toast23 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

24. Giving a Toast24 Anniversary 1 Love brought you together As husband and wife And gave each of you A best friend for life Happy Wedding Anniversary

25. Giving a Toast25 Anniversary 2 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 Source: http://www.verses4cards.co.uk/25th-anniversary- poems.html http://www.verses4cards.co.uk/25th-anniversary- poems.htmlhttp://www.verses4cards.co.uk/25th-anniversary- poems.html