Making heartfelt toasts during a feast is one of the wonderful Russian traditions. Unfortunately, not all of us can boast of the ability to say a short, well-aimed and memorable toast. You will definitely cope with the honorable role of toasting at the upcoming holiday, if you prepare for this in advance.
Instructions
Step 1
If a toast means a lot to you (for example, it is addressed to your best friend getting married), but you are embarrassed to speak in front of a large number of people, you should take a course in public speaking, because toast is a kind of public speaking. After this kind of training, the uncertainty about making a toast can disappear forever. Of course, this method is only useful if you have enough time before the upcoming celebration.
Step 2
Prepare several versions of the toast in advance and practice their pronunciation in front of a mirror or a loved one. Different variants of speech will come in handy in case someone who speaks before you has time to pronounce similar phrases.
Step 3
You can take a ready-made toast as a basis, for example, from special collections, but be sure to add something from yourself to it, otherwise the words will sound insincere. A good toast should be short (no more than 1-3 minutes) and appropriate to a specific occasion, and its meaning should be focused on the hero of the occasion.
Step 4
To make a toast directly at the celebration, be sure to stand up - this will draw the attention of those present to you. You can also meet the gaze of several guests. If appropriate, you can make a joke.
Step 5
Take a deep breath before starting your toast to help relieve tension. You can imagine that you have already made a speech, and very successfully, and with this feeling start speaking. Be sure to smile (unless you are gathering for a tragic occasion).
Step 6
If you are still having a hard time coping with your anxiety, try this unusual trick: Imagine that there are deaf-blind people gathered at the table who cannot see your worries, or small children, among whom you are the only authoritative adult. Remember, most toast people get excited before making a toast, and that's okay.
Step 7
When making a toast, speak in short sentences, clearly and with expression. If the toast is addressed to a specific person - speak, looking into his eyes, and if everyone present - look around them.
