How to give a great toast | Riaz Meghji | TEDxVancouver

Meet Riaz Meghji - he’s worked as a Television Host and Producer in Canada for almost two decades. He’s been the Host of Breakfast Television Vancouver on CityTV for over ten years and before that, he hosted for brands such as MTV Canada, CTV News, Toronto International Film Festival and TEDxVancouver . On the air or in his daily life, Riaz has learned that a candid conversation can have a profound effect-the inspiration behind his talks and his mantra (and new web series), “Every Conversation Counts.” He knows a lot about how to give a great toast when the occasion calls for it, so pay close attention and enjoy this insightful TED talk. As a co-host of Breakfast Television Vancouver, he’s been waking the city up with a smile for almost 10 years. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@eeewee17]

Dude I have to give a toast for school in about 20 minutes and I have nothing. This better help.

[@Whokayz]

how did it go

[@sqeda.villain]

😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@ojrowland]

hahahahahhahahahaha

[@mrpig5949]

Legit in the same exact boat right now

[@aroquielwall]

Mood

[@marizsa1433]

Can I have your attention please
- Clap 👏
- Silence
- Breath
- 7 second lesson, story, memory
- What are my two why’s
- Why are we in this space celebrating
- Why am I the person giving this toast
- Emotion thru story
- Struggle
- Conflict
- Resolution
- The clink 🥂to share with this special person
- One wish
- One truth
- Dannielle and Paulo, I would like to propose a toast 👏
- Emotional photograph that bookmarks the moments we share together

[@allisontempleee]

lifesaver

[@candicelsylvia]

For quick reference:
1) 7 seconds: a story or lesson about that person
2) why we are here
3) why you are giving the speech
4) story with struggle conflict and resolution
5) one shareable truth

[@aroquielwall]

Anyone that’s struggling with writing a toast that needs to be done really quickly from when they tap on this video: start at 3:00 minutes

[@bummerdrummer1902]

You’re a legend. Toast due in an hour

[@elvisjoabe1616]

Very abstract.

[@sqeda.villain]

I have to give it at a wedding tomorrow 😅😅😅

[@EmanuelBFA]

How did it go?!

[@iljaabramov2acc509]

Still don’t know how to give a toast

[@Wazhadnin-wj5te]

This video should be mandatory viewing for any best man or maid of honor. He is so right on the "inside joke". That just kills the room and has no place in a toast. Before the cell phone, people used to use que cards with bullet points. Now... people are so messed up by phones they read them off their phones verbatim and look like robots. They also don't realize that their screen is casting a bluish unflattering look from underneath.

[@jodeenb]

😥😥😥shooo!!! You make it sound oh so easy. I was asked to do a toast at my sisters birthday party on the 2 of October 2021 and thats in front of very well speaking english guests. Prior to listening to you I was in a panic state and already sweating. But I look forward to the challenge now that I have listened to you. 👌👌👌

[@madamepandarage3213]

Thinking about it my hearts racing but I got this!!🎉😂😂😂😂😂

[@stevenallen1392]

Three minutes in and... nothing. Lord, have him get to the freaking point. Too late; outa here.

[@tigisthailuasfawossen6312]

😂😂😂

[@tigisthailuasfawossen6312]

Well done. Crisp and well
Delivered!

[@madhouse007]

I am doing one tomorrow.

[@Mariadias-il5id]

Pls share me a short toast for goan weddings thanks

[@benitoeremita3456]

Kith muntai

[@antoniocardoso1316]

Maiche kazar

[@rivasarkar]

How is he qualified to teach us about speeches when his own has no substance for the first four minutes? Filling time with fluff/jokes automatically makes you a bad speaker. Because 80% of the audience is going to tune out after minute two.