Ordinary toasting books offer bland bromides and outdated etiquette. Toasted: The Civilized (and Uncivilized) Guide to Raising Your Glass is a stylish, real-world how-to, with tips on toasting any occasion from the august to the awkward, plus international customs, toasting lore, guidance on intoxication management, and tricks for the shy, unwitty, or very lazy. Covers toasts for anniversaries, wedding, baby showers, birthdays, business events, graduations, New Year's Eve, and more. Offers classic and passive-aggressive lines for any event and demystifies the toasting structure.