A well made toast can make a simple moment special, as few things in life do. This gracious gesture can be delivered by anyone. All it takes is a little forethought, practice, and a familiarity with some toast etiquette and protocol.
- Be Simple. Keep your toast short and to the point. Avoid use of big words.
- Be Brief. Avoid more than just a few sentences.
- Be Prepared. A good toast is a speech in miniature. It takes practice to sound spontaneous. It’s not a bad idea to have two or three short toasts memorized for when the opportunity presents itself.
- Be Done. End on a positive note. Clearly define the end by saying “Cheers!”, asking your audience to “Raise your glass,” or some other accepted gesture
Traveling on buses or any other form of public transport requires respect for other passengers and for the driver of the conveyance.
Q : Who enters a bus, (subway, tram, streetcar, or a train) first? Who leaves first?
A: The man steps aside to allow the woman he is with to enter a public conveyance first. He does not step aside to allow other women to enter, although he will be alert to elderly or infirm women or men who may be at a disadvantage in the crowd.
When leaving the vehicle, the man gets out first so that he is in a position to assist the woman.
Try to have the exact fare, or at least enough coins so that the driver doesn’t need to change notes.
On the Bus
- Respect the bus driver and don’t distract him.
- Place your bags etc on your lap or under the seat. Let disabled, elderly or pregnant passengers use their reserved seating areas, usually located at the front and near the exits of the bus.
- Manage your children. Remove them from strollers, and fold the stroller and place out of the way.
- Watch your noise level and language. Other people don’t want to hear your loud conversation, music, and video games. Use earphones with electronic equipment to keep sound at a moderate volume.