Session 6
Public Speaking: Giving a
Toast
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What is a toast?
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A toast is a mini speech and, as such, it should
have structure.
A toast is considered a tribute and should:
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refer to the occasion
reflect the theme
refer to achievement of the recipient
express good will
be formally proposed (tribute)
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Purpose of toasting
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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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Occasions for toasting
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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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Toasting Conventions
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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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Toasting Conventions
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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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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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Toasts are a test of your ability to find
appropriate words to say what you mean and
feel.
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Try to…
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Inspire
Inform
Motivate
Persuade
Entertain.
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Examples of Toasts
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"Here's to us all. God Bless us every one".
Charles Dickens in a Christmas Carol
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"Down the Hatch!" "Bottoms Up!" "Cheers!"
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"May you live as long as you want and may you
never want as long as you live".
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"If at first you don't succeed, adjust your
goals."
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"May the work that you have be the play that
you love."
"Happy Birthday to You."
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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
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Birthday
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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
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Birthday 2
Don’t just look at your birthday as getting a year
older…
but a year wiser.
Happy Birthday
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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-birthdayverses-poems-quotes.html
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Friendship 1
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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/friendverses-poems-quotes.html
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Friendship 2
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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/friendverses-poems-quotes.html
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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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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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Teacher Appreciation 1
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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/teacherappreciation-verses-poems.html
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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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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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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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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-anniversarypoems.html
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