If it is a banquet, it is usually the host who makes a toast to welcome the guests before the banquet begins. Others usually start toasting after the main course is finished and dessert is served. But in informal occasions, the timing of toasting can be decided by the toaster, who can raise a glass to express his wishes or congratulations to others at any time.

2. Who is the first to propose a toast?

According to the traditional custom, it is usually the hostess or the host who starts the toast first, but this only applies to formal occasions. In informal occasions, such as friends' dinner, guests are often the first to propose a toast, which is to thank the host. It is worth noting that no matter who makes a toast, make sure that there is wine in each cup.

Three, sitting or standing

It depends on whether to toast sitting or standing. If you toast in the living room before meals, the toaster can stand up and toast. If there are few guests at dinner, the toaster can sit and toast. If there are many guests, it is necessary to stand up and toast, so that the toaster can hear the toast. At the same time, if you are toasting newlyweds, leaders or elders, you need to stand up and make a toast.

Fourth, cheers

Toasts should be short and appropriate. The first person who makes a toast at the banquet should prepare a short speech, which can be about recalling the past, stories or jokes related to the banquet, as long as it is in line with the atmosphere of the banquet. Generally speaking, humor in an active atmosphere is essential. If you find it difficult to toast, it would be a good choice to join a group toast. Several people raised their glasses together and shouted "cheers to XXX", which not only saved the complicated toasting link, but also enlivened the atmosphere.

5. How to clink glasses

When toasting, people usually touch glasses, but the goblets used are very thin and brittle, and the cups are easily broken when they touch each other. Therefore, when toasting, keep the palms facing each other, separate the cups, try to touch each other with your stomach and look directly at each other to show respect.

6. Avoid drinking alcohol.

It is particularly noteworthy that many other countries regard it as a rhetorical taboo for China people when drinking liquor, such as "feeling deep and stuffy". Therefore, when making a toast, it is best not to invite others to drink and drink. When drinking wine, you can taste it slowly, because real wine has its own stories and customs, and it is a pity to swallow it in big gulps.