Standing up and speaking in front of a crowd can be intimidating. In fact, many people rank public speaking ahead of death on the list of their biggest fears. But even if you don't become a professional motivational speaker, you might find lots of eyes and ears on you if you ever have to give a toast. Whether it's at a wedding, a company dinner, or just at the bar during a night out with friends, you can put the cheer back into "cheers" if you know the right words to say.
Giving the perfect speech at an event can be the difference between an memorable evening or a forgivable one. Just like these inspirational quotes that can brighten your whole day, the right words in a toast can make the people you're celebrating feel loved and appreciated for years to come. Even if you aren't the best at writing speeches, you can often borrow ideas from someone else and make them work for your own toast. All you need now is this easy and delicious recipe for prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, and your dinner party is guaranteed to be a hit!
If you need a little help preparing your next toast, take a look at these quotes given by CEOs, writers, and the folks at InsideHook. Working just one or two of these into your speech will make everyone think you're a genius with words, no matter how "bad" you are at public speaking!
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1. For your employees
"I'm so glad my other good friends were busy tonight, so I get to spend it with you guys. In all seriousness, I'm truly blessed and fortunate to be surrounded by some of the most amazing, talented and kind-hearted people I could ever ask for. I love when we kick ass and make magic happen for our customers like we did this year. But what I love more is we're able to share this awesome journey together. Raise your glass… Here's to continued success with the people you love."
– Quy Nguyen, CEO of Allyance Communications
2. For your friends
“Some days are difficult to go through. Then there are moments like tonight, amongst friends, and I’m filled with joy and happiness deep in my heart. Lets remember this moment and enjoy every minute of it. Because that's what life is all about."
– Stephane Bombet, owner of Bombet Hospitality
3. For Christmas
"I have always thought of Christmas as a good time; a kind, forgiving, generous, pleasant time; a time when men and women seem by one consent to open their hearts freely; and so I say, 'God bless Christmas.'"
- Charles Dickens, author of A Christmas Carol
4. For your co-workers
“I hear it’s 'that time of year.’ Anyone here have any idea what that means? Angry shoppers, nosy relatives, hectic schedules. All small things. 'That time of year' should mean reflection, gratitude and a wink to the year ahead. All big things. Big things that are only words without each of you here tonight. So here’s to the big things, and to experiencing them together all year round. Cheers!”
– Michael P. Davidson, CEO of GenNext
5. For the new year
"Be at war with your voices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man."
- Benjamin Franklin
6. For your family
"A toast to the old, to those who made it through and those who did not. May you reflect well on the good times and learn from the hard ones. A toast to the new, to those who will make it through and those who will not. May we revel greatly in the good times and learn from the hard ones.”
– John Harris, bar manager of Virgin Hotel Chicago
7. For anniversaries and weddings
"Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile."
- Franklin P. Jones, publisher and reporter
8. For birthdays
"Many happy returns of the day of your birth; Many blessings to brighten your pathway on earth; Many friendships to cheer and provoke you to mirth; Many feastings and frolics to add to your girth."
- Robert H. Lord
9. For births
"We haven't all the good fortune to be ladies; we have not all been generals, or poets or statesmen; but when the toast works down to the babies we stand on common ground. We've all been babies."
- Mark Twain, author of Huckleberry Finn
10. And for a laugh
“I drank to your health in company. I drank to your health alone. I drank to your health so many times, I've nearly ruined my own.”
- author unknown
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