If you raise you glass in a toast?

Question

and someone raises their glass, but doesn't take a drink. Are you offended.

Answer 1

I can't drink alcohol, so instead of making a big deal of refusing, say, a glass of champagne for a toast - I just raise the glass and don't drink.  I've always considered the raising of the glass to be the actual sign of respect.  Now - if the person doesn't raise the glass - you may have a problem.

Answer 2

Yes it is very rude even if you only take a sip. If you are a person who can only drink non alcoholic drinks than that is what should be in your glass. I thik it show lack of respect to the person giving the toast to not drink.

Answer 3

Of all the things to be offended about in the world, this is pretty bottom-rung to me. No I wouldn't get offended.

Answer 4

Yes.  Maybe not full fledged offended, but definitely put off a bit.  It feels like they only did it to humor you, not participate.

Answer 5

IT is an offense.  You must drink, even a sip!

Answer 6

yes they should at the very least take a sip

but that also depends on the type of drink

you don't want to down an expensive glass of chardonay

Answer 7

nah - I would never expect someone to drink just because I'm toasting. Maybe at a wake they should, but no other time.

Answer 8

No....maybe they are trying to tell you something...listen