0:00 Introduction: "How do you make toast vs. How do you make a toast?" 0:20 Toast Terminology: Differences between making toast and making “a toast.” 0:54 Reasons for Celebrating: Importance of toasts in acknowledging success and achievements. 1:30 Example of a Toast: Breakdown of Rosie's example toast. 2:10 Christmas Toast Example: How to propose a toast during a Christmas party. 3:02 Preparing (Prompting) the Audience: Steps to prepare the audience for a toast. 4:49 Historical Background: Origins of the custom of toasting. 5:40 Toasting in Different Cultures: Example from African traditions. 6:38 Toasting a Person: How to propose a toast for an individual. 6:57 Example “Toast for Rosie”: Demonstration of a toast honoring Rosie. 7:44 Importance of the Host Drinking First: Historical reasons and customs. 8:44 Origin of the Term "Toast": Roman practices and how the term evolved. 10:20 Toastmasters Origin: Why Toastmasters adopted the term and practice. 10:15 Volunteer Example: Tony's toast to Fursi. 11:37 Being Prepared: Importance of spontaneity and confidence in toasting. 13:00 Tips for Toasting: Key tips for effective toasting including sincerity, eye contact, and humor. 13:50 Importance of Sincerity: Ensuring your toast is heartfelt and genuine. 14:49 Keeping it Short and Sweet: Tailoring the length of your toast to the occasion. 16:21 Be Willing to Observe: A mentor honored their mentee’s Russian customs. 18:07 Be Willing to Adapt: Toastmasters encourages improvement & move with the times. 19:09 Summary: Wrapping up with the main points about toasting effectively. 20:29 Example “Toast to a Thriving Future”: Rozie’s toast to Leadership Speak.
0:00 Introduction: "How do you make toast vs. How do you make a toast?"
0:20 Toast Terminology: Differences between making toast and making “a toast.”
0:54 Reasons for Celebrating: Importance of toasts in acknowledging success and achievements.
1:30 Example of a Toast: Breakdown of Rosie's example toast.
2:10 Christmas Toast Example: How to propose a toast during a Christmas party.
3:02 Preparing (Prompting) the Audience: Steps to prepare the audience for a toast.
4:49 Historical Background: Origins of the custom of toasting.
5:40 Toasting in Different Cultures: Example from African traditions.
6:38 Toasting a Person: How to propose a toast for an individual.
6:57 Example “Toast for Rosie”: Demonstration of a toast honoring Rosie.
7:44 Importance of the Host Drinking First: Historical reasons and customs.
8:44 Origin of the Term "Toast": Roman practices and how the term evolved.
10:20 Toastmasters Origin: Why Toastmasters adopted the term and practice.
10:15 Volunteer Example: Tony's toast to Fursi.
11:37 Being Prepared: Importance of spontaneity and confidence in toasting.
13:00 Tips for Toasting: Key tips for effective toasting including sincerity, eye contact, and humor.
13:50 Importance of Sincerity: Ensuring your toast is heartfelt and genuine.
14:49 Keeping it Short and Sweet: Tailoring the length of your toast to the occasion.
16:21 Be Willing to Observe: A mentor honored their mentee’s Russian customs.
18:07 Be Willing to Adapt: Toastmasters encourages improvement & move with the times.
19:09 Summary: Wrapping up with the main points about toasting effectively.
20:29 Example “Toast to a Thriving Future”: Rozie’s toast to Leadership Speak.
Thank you Angeli