Hello, dear readers! Today I want to talk to you about toast. Once upon a time I accidentally attended my school friend’s birthday. Everyone had already drunk a fair amount, half of those sitting at the table were about to leave, and the rest were laughing at some vulgar joke and could not stop.
Looking at their funny faces, I decided to make a toast, because I realized that my comrade would soon easily be left without good wishes on my part on such an important day for him. “For humor to always be as creative as it is today, and most importantly, timely. Well, for the birthday boy, of course!” I said and drank a healthy glass of champagne.
What am I talking about? The toast depends entirely on the company, so before you choose outright laugh-out-loud congratulations or wishes, weigh the pros and cons. Boyish toasts will be appropriate among young people, while more official words will help out in adult male companies.
The best short toasts for any occasion
Drinking ability is what you should worry about at your next celebration. And you can find the right words on the Internet:
“May joy and prosperity fill our homes, and may happiness settle in our hearts!”
“To have a fun walk, you first need to drink well.”
“Let's raise a glass to everyone who is not here, but who we think about all the time.”
“You need to drink together at the table, and then fun is guaranteed for everyone, without exception. This toast is for friendship and unity of intentions!”
“Let’s drink to making our life rich, to the impressions of the future and unforgettable moments of the past!”
“In a good and friendly company, a toast is always easy, and the words themselves flow from the mouth. So let our friendship continue and become even stronger!”
“For the unique moment of our meeting and our common joy.”
“I raise a glass to true love and the primacy of real feelings in a relationship.”
“A glass to ensuring that we gather only on good occasions and not quarrel over trifles. A toast to a joyful and carefree life!”
“Let’s drink so that the love in our hearts never cools down and is full of passion. For our soul mates!”
“A glass to ensure that we always remain healthy, and that our minds are pure and filled with peace.”
“I raise a glass to modesty, sincerity and politeness! Let these qualities accompany the people we meet along the path of life.”
For a wedding
What wedding is complete without pretentious wishes from friends and strangers? Be the exception and surprise everyone:
“My toast to your love never fading and your years of life together to pass happily!”
“The Holy Scripture says: honor your father and mother, and you will live long. Therefore, do not forget to listen to those who gave you life, and then your marriage will definitely be inseparable and happy, supported by parental wisdom. A glass to your happiness!”
For a birthday
To create a festive atmosphere, it is not enough just to pat the hero of the occasion on the shoulder. Tipsy guests will almost certainly force you to make a toast. Do not refuse and take on board:
“May every day of your life be as joyful as the day of your birth, may prosperity always accompany you, and may all your dreams inevitably come true. A glass in honor of the birthday boy!”
“I say a toast to all your plans being realized in the most successful way and clarity of thoughts accompanying you in all matters. May the decisions you make benefit both you and those around you!”
“On your birthday, I want to wish you strong friendship, true love and irreplaceable people nearby when you need them most. May the next year pass for you in perfect health and be filled with purely positive emotions. A glass to your health!
From women to men
A good woman is not the one who stands firmly on her feet, but the one who has a good tongue at the right moment!
“A toast to our men who are free from shortcomings! May luck generously measure out to them all the positive traits necessary for success in work and happiness in family life. For the male part of the team!”
“Let our men’s love for us only grow stronger, their nerves courageously endure our feminine whims, and their hearts always strive to meet us! A glass to the men!”
“This toast is for every man to unwaveringly follow his destiny and remain a reliable shoulder for us.”
From a man to a woman
A tie will not save you from ridicule if you happen to get drunk before everyone else. Be a gentleman at least a few days a year! Well, or learn a toast, at worst:
“Let us raise a glass to the beauty of our women, their intuition and natural elegance that will always give us inspiration.”
“A toast to making the life of the man next to you more interesting and enjoyable. May your eyes always be filled with joy and curiosity about the beauty that we will throw at your feet.”
“Let's drink to our girls and women, whose hearts are open to the truth and remain pure and kind, despite the imperfections of the world around them. May the sparkle of your eyes continually illuminate the earth!”
For a fun company
There is nothing better than drinking a glass of champagne in a fun company, and there is nothing worse than slurring your tongue at a crucial moment:
“Let's drink to the friendship and fun that reigns during our meetings. May our lives be full of daily joy and mutual support.”
“A toast to the good mood that does not leave us after this day for as long as possible, and that all roads bring us together again.”
“A glass to the fact that the hours at work fly by for everyone, and the salary allows you to spend your free time with pleasure and interest in the warm company of friends as often as possible. I drink to you, you are the best!”
In verse
If you find yourself in the magical kingdom of good gnomes or just in a circle of writers, then you can’t do without a poem as a toast:
- So that you can eat and drink, So that you want and can, So that everyone and everywhere can be with someone and be where!
- I want to drink to good luck! Everything depends on her: Will they give you the right change, Or will they cheat you even more? It’s better to become luck’s friend, walk hand in hand, and luck will be all around you on your life’s path!
- If there is harmony in the house, then a treasure will appear. I propose a toast to Lad, I wish Lad to you in everything.
Traditional
If you find yourself in the company of guardians of Cossack culture or retired paratroopers, rid the toast of flattery and sarcasm. This way you will almost certainly be able to prevent holiday debauchery:
“Let’s drink to the health of the younger generation, to our children!”
“A glass in honor of those who are not with us, but whose memory lives on within us to this day.”
“A toast to well-being in the family, fidelity in love and help in friendship.”
“A glass to perseverance! May our tables be filled with the best dishes and drinks, and may our health allow us to endure all the festive toasts!”
“A toast to the fact that luck never leaves us, and fate always smiles. And if it is given to us to cry, then exclusively with tears of joy!”
“On this significant day, May 9, 1945, our people won a triumphant final victory in the Great Patriotic War and put an end to the merciless bloodshed. A toast to the bravery and courage of our people! Happy Victory Day!
Beautiful
It also happens in life that a feast is not just cultural, but to some extent elegant. In such a company, show your best side and put a special meaning into your words:
“Let's drink to the beauty and charm of life! Let this beauty invariably accompany our every day and give us a great mood.”
“Let each of us learn to appreciate what we already have, and at the same time strive for new horizons and heights. A glass to a good life!”
“Sometimes, instead of searching for happiness, you just need to be able to see it, because it may be very close. Let’s drink so that we can always find a soul mate and our purpose in life.”
Funny and cool
It’s not always worth pushing and squeezing out abstruse speeches, trying to be a master of seriousness. A humorous toast is a great step towards ease at the table:
“My toast to a prudent family that can keep us from unhealthy excesses and inadmissible temptations. May we not be tempted by temptation on the side!”
“I raise a glass in honor of our unbridled fun, and so that tomorrow morning the memories of today’s toasts will only color! A toast to a great time!”
“Everyone knows that Russians never drink alcohol without a reason. So let’s have a glass for the fact that we are all gathered here together!”
“Let our wallets become heavy, and our wives always leave us at least half of what is collected in it. A toast to strong family ties and patience!”
Original
Originality is acquired with experience, and does not appear suddenly. Start from ready-made toast options and go for it:
“Let us clink glasses for all the miracles that are revealed to people whose faith never fades. May our paths invariably lead us to what we desire.”
“I wish everyone present discipline in all their endeavors. After all, it is thanks to diligence that we achieve what we want to see in our lives. A toast to determination!”
“Let all life’s difficulties fly past us, and let only the light of good luck illuminate the path of our destinies. A toast to everyone's well-being!
“An anniversary is a significant event, so wishes on this day should exceed ordinary ones. A toast to our deepest desires coming true and even more achievements awaiting us in the future!”
Popular
Not a button accordion, but a classic! This is the attitude with which you should pronounce the hackneyed toast:
“A glass to the longevity of our grandfathers, the health of children and the patience of fathers and mothers. Let family life not burden, but elevate our hearts, and let children’s laughter accompany joy and love as often as possible.”
“I suggest we drink a glass so that our health will always be strong, our mood will always be good, and our tears will be joyful! May the smiles never leave our faces for long.”
“Let’s drink to our loved ones and loved ones, to family ties and time-tested friendship. A glass to each of us remaining healthy and successful!”
To a friend
A good friend does not refuse an extra glass, but a best friend offers to drink first (folk wisdom):
“I wish you bright ideas and brilliant plans, and that there will always be people next to you with whom you feel comfortable and at ease. A toast to you, friend!
“I raise a glass to my friend, who never leaves you in trouble. May life give you many bright and memorable moments, and may all your goals be achieved!”
“I drink to your health, friend! Remain as confident and persistent despite all the difficulties. And may life smile on you. We all wish we had friends like this!”
To a friend
True friendship is already a rare occurrence, but between women it is like a jewel:
“A glass to my friend, with whom we have experienced many bright and dark days, and who was always ready to support me. I want to say that friendship with you is expensive. Thank you for beeing!"
“I wish you, my dear friend, true love. Let your beauty enchant everyone who looks at you for a long time, and let your heart always strive only for truth and light. This toast is for our friendship with you.”
“A glass in honor of my forever young friend, whom I cherish and admire so much.”
Unusual
The line between originality and nonsense is sometimes subtle. But don’t let that stop you, because who doesn’t take risks...
“They say that not drinking in good company means sinning. Therefore, let’s not sin on this wonderful day and raise our glasses in honor of the holiday!”
“A glass to our just cause. May life bring us victories on all fronts!”
“A toast to the fact that our joy and good spirits will remain with us long after tonight. Keep the warmth of our meeting as long as possible!”
Original reasons to get drunk
Russian toast is an art. A short, apt and succinct statement resonates warmly in the hearts of those gathered. It is not necessary to repeat classic wishes. Sometimes you can hear original versions: “Not for the sake of damned drinking, but just so as not to get out of the habit”, “15 drops for a sore heart”, “Another fifty and we won’t go to school.” At some feasts there are toasts that promise a stormy continuation: “Have you laid the foundation? Now let’s build!”
The content of the toasts depends on the age of those gathered. People of the old school drink to Stalin and the Soviet regime. Modern patriots can drink a glass for the President. Russian youth, like Western youth, prefer not to invent toasts, but simply clink glasses.
Audio wishes
Remote congratulations are especially relevant in current times:
"Hello my dear friend! I hope this message finds you in a good mood. I would like to wish you success in your work and mental relaxation with your loved ones. Let laughter never leave the walls of your home!”
"Hello! I would like to say a few congratulatory words to you on this bright and long-awaited day. Happy birthday! I wish you to always remain the wonderful person you are now. Many years!"
