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December 29, 2025

Cheers to You: More Tips for Toasting

Etiquette , Toasts , The Buckley Experience , Just For Fun

A toast can be a festive tribute or a cringe-inducing ramble. Before you clang on a glass with a butter knife or unintentionally pat yourself on the back, check out these simple tips for toasting with style.

Frequently Asked: Should I imagine them in underwear?

Public Speaking , Presentation Tips , Public Speaking Fear

As we continue to explore FAQs from our workshops and seminars, here's one we get a lot: "Should I imagine the audience in their underwear?" What do you think?

Poetry to Boost Your Public Speaking: William Carlos Williams

Poems to Read Aloud , The Buckley Experience , Resources

William Carlos Williams reflected natural American speech in his poetry. Read his work out loud to improve your public speaking.