How to toast no matter where you go and no matter who you're with

While Americans don't tend to have a single way of toasting a good time when we dine, we often borrow from the British ("Cheers!"), the Spanish ('Salud!") and the French ("Bon Appetit!") 

But giving good wishes before, during, and/or after a meal in another country may mean more than one word and can often be quite complicated.  So, here's some fodder for getting it right in other nations across the globe:

+  In Denmark: Toasting is the duty of the guest of honor. So, if you happen to be sitting to the left of the hostess at a particular gathering in this Scandinavian country, that would be you. For your part, be prepared to deliver a few sentences that give great importance to how much you value the efforts of preparing such excellent food in such pleasant company. Do not be afraid to repeat yourself if that is the only way you are able to emphasize how delighted you are to be there.

+ In Russia: Prepare a number of succinct toasts as you will be called upon to say something appropriate at numerous times during even a short stay. A breezy way to toast in the native tongue is to simply say, "Nahszda ROE vee ah" which I have been told loosely means "to your health."

+  In China: "GAHN bay" means "bottoms up" in this part of the world but don't take that toast literally. Instead of drinking all the liquid in your glass, sip from it until the next toast is offered. That won't take long since there are many occasions to acknowledge your appreciation during a Chinese banquet. The first toast usually is given after the first course by the host.
Then, after the second course, the visitor is expected to do the honors. Other toasts will most likely be offered after each new dish, with something extra special said in honor of the serving of shark's fin soup, a Chinese delicacy.

+ In the Netherlands: Toast before you sip your drink. Then toast again before sipping some more.

This is by no means a definitive way to give a good toast when visiting another country.  Please offer any other information on this subject below.  Thank you.

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