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How can I propose a toast on a graduation?

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Deb DiSandro is the Owner of Speak Up On Purpose, an organization dedicated to improving and teaching public speaking. Deb has over 30 years of experience as a national speaker and has presented at the Erma Bombeck Writer’s Conference and the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. She was awarded the National Speakers Association Member of the Year 2007 and has been published in Writer's Digest, Daily Herald, Women's Day, and Better Homes & Gardens.

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A graduation toast is similar in nature to a bride and groom toast. You want to keep it short and make the toast about the graduate. If you don't know any stories about the graduate's high school or college years, ask beforehand for some of his or her greatest memories. If the parents of the graduate are hosting the party, make sure you include them in your toast.

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How do I start proposing a toast?

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Generally people tap on their glass several times with their utensil and then, as people quiet down, say something like "Hello everybody, I hope you're all having a wonderful time, if I could just have your attention for a moment..." and then begin the toast.

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How can someone propose at a friend's graduation ceremony?

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You probably shouldn't. If it is your friend's graduation, then it is his moment to shine, and you shouldn't steal the spotlight for your proposal.

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Do I need to fill my glass before I do a toast?

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It is best to have full glass when giving a toast, so that you may drink with your friends after giving the toast.

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How do I make a loyalty toast to the queen?

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After the entree has been finished, and immediately before desert is served you, the host / toastmaster asks for attention from the audience. Subsequently, you will ask everyone present to stand. Once everyone is up standing, you will raise your glass and say "The Queen", before everyone else responds. Once everyone responds, everyone will drink the toast, and then be seated.

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How do I toast a couple getting married if I don't know the bride well?

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The best suggestion is to remember to keep your remarks positive and genuine. You can admit that you don't know her well, but that you are looking forward to seeing them grow together as a couple. You can also talk about the traits of the groom that you do know and how she must compliment those in her own way.

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Should you clink glasses in a toast?

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It's tradition to clink glasses, but you can also just raise your glass in tribute to the person who is being toasted.

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