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Visiting Our Vineyards of the meal. If you order two bottles of wine remember
to tip for both. Remember that when you have tipped the wine steward that you will only tip your waiter for the price of the food. What if you are not drinking wine at a meal? You do
not need to turn the glass over during a meal to indicate you are not imbibing. Instead, simply say, “No, thank you,” when wine is offered. Or you can put your hand over (not on) the glass to signal to the waiter to pass you by. The server will then remove the glass. Inevitably, when you are enjoying a glass of wine or
champagne, people will begin toasting. Be prepared whether it is during an informal moment or during a friend’s wedding. At a dinner party it is the host’s right to give the first
toast. If the host does not offer a toast, a guest may pro- pose a toast saluting the host. The “host toasts first” applies to all events except
at a wedding reception where the best man usually leads the toast. Toasts are usually made as soon as the beverage is
served usually at the beginning of the meal, or just before dessert. The person proposing the toast stands, and or raises
a glass and asks for everyone’s attention. (Do not clink the glass with a utensil). Once they have everyone’s at- tention they begin their toast. Make it short and positive. At the end of the toast everyone except the hon-
oree(s) raises their glasses and drinks. Do not clink the crystal, it is not done and it can also break the glasses. You may remain seated during a toast unless the
toaster has asked you to stand. The honoree doesn’t rise or take a drink, but they
should acknowledge the gesture with a smile or a nod. After the toast is finished, the honoree drinks to the
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toaster’s in return with a “Thank you” or their own toast. You may stand or not. Please don’t drink the entire drink during a toast.
Just a sip should do it. And, yes you can toast with water. Remember, whether you are the host or the guest,
take care not to overindulge in wine or other alcoholic beverages. Nothing is less mannerly than losing control after drinking too much, and nothing can ruin an evening more quickly for everyone else. Make sure that you eat while drinking, and pace yourself by alternating alcoholic beverages with nonalcoholic ones. Keep in mind that drinking any alcoholic beverages causes de- hydration, so be sure to drink enough water. Salut! Everyday Etiquette is Southern California's
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