217135 873 Language & Reference Public Speaking Speeches true Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:17:09 -0700 /system/videos/3/12/58/23/235812.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, language, give, giving, toast, wedding, dinner, guests, guest, good How To Give a Toast http://www.howcast.com/videos/217135-How-To-Give-a-Toast http://www.howcast.com/videos/217135-How-To-Give-a-Toast/edit approved 118 1280 720 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=217135"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=217135" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 3 heroicarts http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217135/give_a_toast_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 1151 false false false 81382 0 28 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217135/28.jpg Jot down notes Jot down some notes about the person or event you are celebrating. Come up with a personal anecdote that entertains the crowd while complimenting the honoree.

]]> 81383 1 36 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217135/36.jpg Plot outline Plot an informal outline that has a beginning, middle, and end, so you don’t end up rambling.

]]> 81384 2 42 Tip Don’t try to be Chris Rock unless you, too, are known for your joke-telling. Better to be boring than to outright bomb.

]]> 81385 3 48 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217135/48.jpg Practice speech Practice your speech until you are comfortable giving it without notes. Time your delivery until you get the toast under two minutes.

]]> 81386 4 57 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217135/57.jpg Request audience's attention When it’s time to deliver your speech, politely request the audience’s attention: stand, chime your fork on your glass, and pause for a moment as the crowd stops talking and turns to face you.

]]> 81387 5 68 Tip You don’t need all eyes on you before beginning, but wait until most audience members have settled down to begin. Otherwise you’ll risk half of them tuning in mid-toast.

]]> 81388 6 77 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217135/77.jpg Introduce yourself Begin by introducing yourself and explaining your relationship to the honoree.

]]> 81389 7 82 Tip Speak in a loud, clear voice. Nothing will unnerve you faster than having people in the back barking, “We can’t hear you!”

]]> 81390 8 90 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217135/90.jpg Make eye contact Make eye contact with the audience during your speech, but end the toast with your eyes on the guest of honor.

]]> 81391 9 98 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/217135/98.jpg Raise your glass Raise your glass of bubbly and ask everyone to join you in taking a sip. You’ve done your job—now relax, knowing that with just a few words, you’ve made a difference in the life of someone who matters to you.

]]> 81392 10 109 Fact Toasting comes from the ancient Greeks, who would have everyone drink from the same goblet so no one would fear being poisoned.

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