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Special-occasion speaking

Special-occasion speaking. Welcoming a Guest or Group. Say who you are (if your audience doesn’t know you) or on whose behalf you are speaking Identify the person or people your are welcoming Thank the guest or group for coming Tell why the occasion is especially important or significant

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Special-occasion speaking

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  1. Special-occasion speaking

  2. Welcoming a Guest or Group • Say who you are (if your audience doesn’t know you) or on whose behalf you are speaking • Identify the person or people your are welcoming • Thank the guest or group for coming • Tell why the occasion is especially important or significant • Make sure to set a good tone for the event • Warmth & sincerity in your words and behavior are important

  3. Introducing another speaker • Briefly preview the topic the speaker will be speaking about • Give the audience reasons to like the speaker you are introducing • Share interesting and relevant parts of the speaker’s background • Show the value of listening to the speaker • Enhance the credibility of the person you are introducing • Showcase the qualifications of the speaker • Share interesting biographical information about the speaker

  4. Tips for a successful introduction • Plan your remarks carefully in advance. Do not attempt an impromptu approach • Your introduction should appear spontaneous and natural. Practice so you do not have to rely on your notes • Look at the audience • Keep it short • Make sure to take a moment and ask the speaker what he or she would like for you to say

  5. Honoring a person or an institution • Be accurate in the names and details • Be sensitive to culture, gender, and personal desires • Check your information with the person you are honoring • If you cannot speak directly to the honoree, ask an extremely authoritative source

  6. Giving a toast • Choose the time wisely • Be prepared • Look spontaneous • Be brief • Be visible and audible • Be inclusive • Be sober • Be appropriate

  7. Presenting an award • If everyone knows who is receiving the award, mention the person’s name early in your remarks • If the audience doesn’t know you may want to wait and build suspense-mentioning the person’s name at the end • State the name and nature of the award • State the criteria for selection • Give specific examples of how the recipient met the criteria • Present the award • Be sure the person receiving the award is center attention

  8. Accepting an award • Express your sincere gratitude • If it is a surprise-show your surprise • Acknowledge and show appreciation to contributors • Describe how the award will make a difference • Say thank you again

  9. Your speaking Assignment • Due October 13, 2011 • Must be 3 minutes in length • Choose from A-E under 9. Skill Builder, page 443 in your textbook

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