BETA
Chapter 1
The sensory science of the clink
Chapter 2
Myths of poison and spirits
Chapter 3
Global rituals of raising a glass
Chapter 4
The evolution of the toast
YOUR GOAL
Master of Why we clink glasses
Ch 3 · Global rituals of raising a glass
misslily Sort ancient drinking customs to discover why we clink glasses when we toast.
misslily Swedish and Norwegian toasts require maintaining direct eye contact while drinking.
misslily Chinese toasting etiquette requires showing respect through the height of your glass.
Fun Fact
Hungarian beer ban: Hungary officially banned clinking beer glasses for 150 years after Austrian generals celebrated a victory with beer clinks.
Glossary
toast (noun)
An act of proposing or drinking to the health or honor of a person or event. Georgian feasts feature a designated leader called a tamada who directs these celebratory drinking rituals.
An act of proposing or drinking to the health or honor of a person or event. Georgian feasts feature a designated leader called a tamada who directs these celebratory drinking rituals.
Quiz
What is the literal meaning of the Chinese toast 'Ganbei' when translated to English?
Quiz
Why did Hungarian citizens historically refuse to clink their beer glasses for 150 years?
Quiz
In Georgia, what is the special title given to the designated leader of toasts at a feast?