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Sabu Thomas
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Jan 14, 2006, 12:54 pm
Why do we clink glasses when we say 'cheers' (or 'skol' or 'good health' etc)? 
Why do we clink glasses when we say 'cheers' (or 'skol' or 'good health' etc)? 

   
   

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sumesh kumar 		Jan 14, 2006,12:54 pm
In ancient Greece, poisoning was a common method of dealing with one's enemies, so the precautionary practice developed for both guest and host to pour a little of their wine into each other's glasses. As a sign of trust, glasses were merely clinked, as if to say that the precaution was not needed.