Topical Island

I'd Like to Propose a Toast!


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This week, Cait unpacks the ritual of raising a glass before enjoying a drink. Have you ever wondered where the term "toast" comes from? Why is eye contact so important? What is the etiquette in order to avoid a water death? - wait...what?

Join us and find out why Julie may now carry croutons on her person at all times and whether Kristin has lost faith in the Royal British Navy.

Sources used for this Episode:

https://www.farmersalmanac.com/why-do-we-say-cheers-30416

https://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/22/messages/526.html

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/drinking-alcohol-culture

https://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/22/messages/527.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toast_(honor)

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-etiquette-toasting-idUSBRE89L0N320121022

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Topical IslandBy Kristin, Cait & Julie