When making a toast, is it necessary to “clink” everyon’s glass at the table?

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prawnfart April 29, 2010 at 4:13 pm

As a form of respect and formality, yes.

krystal c April 29, 2010 at 5:12 pm

no you can just raise a glass and make eye contact to people that are far from you

donttalkjustplay05 April 29, 2010 at 5:44 pm

well thats usually, what is done,or you can just raise your glass..

chefgrille April 29, 2010 at 6:10 pm

I would only clink the glasses of those nearest to me that I can reach without standing, and raise the glass to those I can’t reach from my seat. It would be mayhem with everyone getting up, reaching, trying to find every glass to clink and that would spoil the toast.

But that’s just me. I don’t know what Emily Post would say.

gumby and pokey April 29, 2010 at 6:23 pm

thats funny. Definitly dont “clink” everyones glass if you dont wanna! Just clink on your homies. You can go around the table clinking and not clinking with whom you see fit. Dont let anyone else tell you differnet!

Joey K April 29, 2010 at 6:31 pm

I think if you just clink the girls you wanna get with, that’s fine. The other people just kinda wave your hand at them.

And for the finest in ettiquette, listen to gumby. Anyone who uses the word “homey” in a question about etiquette- that’s the one you want to listen to.

LPM April 29, 2010 at 7:17 pm

With the people who are right nearby … otherwise it becomes embarrassing and silly.

COACH April 29, 2010 at 7:38 pm

You usually just clink the glasses of those nearest to you at the table.

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