Lesson 28 · Conversation moves · 7 min · Callback
The toast: funny, short, and then sincere
Roast lightly, land warmly, sit down
The big ideaThe best toasts follow one shape: a light, specific roast to get the room laughing, a sincere line that makes it mean something, and a raised glass. Under a minute.
Watch the pro do it
Watch forTwo people try to out-toast each other, and each one gets longer and more desperate. It's a masterclass in what not to do: watch the bride's face and the guests' discomfort grow. Funny on screen, a disaster at a real party.
Via Universal Pictures on YouTube
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