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Susan Fitter Sloane, Etiquette Expert:
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 Make toasting easy by following the
formula of the 4 S’s of toasting: Stand, Speak, Sip, Sit. And, remember to make eye
contact!
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Avoid the most common faux pas of
toasting by never taking that first sip if you are the object
of the toast! Don’t even touch your glass. It would be like singing
“Happy Birthday” to yourself.
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Another common faux pas of toasting:
Not returning a toast given to you by the host. Always return a toast!
Just before or at the start of dessert,
return a toast by appreciating your host: “I’d like to propose a
toast to X and his awesome hospitality.”
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Understand the types of toasts and
you’ll never mess up an opportunity to honor another and cement a
connection. The “Welcome Toast” lets guests know they are appreciated and is given
after all are seated and before the meal begins. The “Honor
Toast” is given by the Host and directed to the Guest of
Honor; it is given before the entree is served. The “Reciprocal
Toast” is given by the Guest of Honor to thank the Host for
the hospitality and good food; it is delivered before dessert.
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Especially in recessionary times, appreciate what’s good in life and toast
your friends, family, and the positive as frequently as possible.
Teach your children that toasting is a simple way to connect with
and appreciate others. Try, “And here’s to our family enjoying this
wonderful food together.”
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