The act of drinking is universal and people drink for a large number of different reasons, but when it comes down to it, I think that we can agree that we all like to toast to good times, good health and lots of fun.
I once heard an interesting take on why people starting clinking glasses together when toasting and this is it: When we drink we can see the alcohol, smell the alcohol, and of course taste the alcohol, so that means 3 of our senses are incorporated in the act of drinking. So therefore, by clinking the glasses together, the act of drinking incorporates our last sense, which is of course hearing. With all the senses activated, there's a big chance the drink, whatever it may be, is going to be awesome.
Ever wondered what people around the world say when they toast?
Check these toasts out according to country:
* South Africa, Australia, America, Britain - CHEERS!
* Germany/Austria - PROST!
* Czech Republic - NAZTRAVI! (my personal favourite)
* Spain, Italy - SALUTE!
* Brazil - CHIN CHIN!
* Serbia - JI VE LI!
* Finland - KIPPIS!
* Russia - NA ZDVOVIA!
* Scotland - SLAINTE!
* Korea - KAMPAI!
* Portugal - SAUDE!
* Poland - NA ZDROWIE
* Denmark - SKAL!
* Romania - SANATATE!
* Estonia - TERVIST!
* China - GAN BEI!
* Japan - KANPAI!
By language:
* Swahili - AFYA!
* Hebrew - L'CHAIM!
Some of the spelling may be a bit off but the jist of the words are definitely above! If you have any to add to the list, by all means please do :)
::: CHEERS :::
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