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Why do we say 'cheers' before drinking?
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Expert Answer
Origins include: clinking glasses to mix drinks (ensuring no one poisoned the other), making noise to ward off evil spirits, or honoring the gods. Today it's simply a gesture of goodwill, celebration, or communal acknowledgment before drinking together.
Key Insight
Origins include: clinking glasses to mix drinks (ensuring no one poisoned the other), making noise to ward off evil spirits, or honoring the gods.
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