HOW TO GIVE A SPEECH
Do’s and Don’t’s
By
VIKRAM KARVE
There may be occasions on which you will be asked to give a speech. You may be invited to deliver a formal address (for which you can prepare and rehearse well) or you may be unexpectedly asked to give an impromptu speech on the spur-of-the-moment.
Here are some Do’s and Don’t’s for public speaking:
The Do’s
1. Do it ...!
When asked to make a speech, Do it…! Whenever you are invited to deliver a speech, say YES…!
2. Do it yourself…!
You must prepare the speech yourself and also deliver the speech yourself. Do not “outsource” speech writing or “delegate” speech giving.
3. Do keep it simple…!
Say what you have to say in simple words and your informal natural style and sit down.
4. Do keep it short…!
It is far better to finish your speech before the scheduled time than to go on and on till the cows come home… Your speech should be brief; your conclusion even briefer – sum up the points you have made, close on a high note and end your speech – do not let your speech drag on to an anticlimax ending.
5. Do what you would do in conversation – look at the person you are talking to…!
Talk to one person in the audience at a time – select a person in the audience who seems interested and look at that person straight in the eye. Talk to that person. Then pick out another person, look him in the eye and talk to him. Then move your eyes on to another. Take one person at a time and talk to that person for a moment. Soon you would have talked to almost the entire audience.
The Don’t’s
1. Don’t apologize…!
Avoid clichés, like the conventional apology for lack of experience etc. Be confident and do your best.
2. Don’t put too much reliance on humour, stories and jokes…!
A good speech is more than a collection of jokes… humour can be effective if used sparingly and the stories must be “sure-fire” , relevant and in good taste.
3. Don’t make the beginning of your speech dull by waffling…!
Launch into your planned and rehearsed introduction straightaway. Begin your speech with something thought-provoking.
4. Don’t read your speech from a manuscript…! Prepare well and talk to your audience.
5. Don’t forget the audience in the last row…!
They came to hear you too… make it easy for them…speak up loud and clear…!
6. Don’t end your speech with in an ambiguous open-ended manner…!
End your speech succinctly and coherently on a high note and sit down. Your last words must echo in the minds of the audience.
Conclusion
Practice these simple Do’s and Don’t’s of public speaking and soon you will love giving speeches, and deliver effective speeches too.
VIKRAM KARVE
Copyright © Vikram Karve 2012
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About Vikram Karve
A creative person with a zest for life, Vikram Karve is a retired Naval Officer turned full time writer. Educated at IIT Delhi, ITBHU Varanasi, The Lawrence School Lovedale and Bishops School Pune, Vikram has published two books: COCKTAIL a collection of fiction short stories about relationships (2011) and APPETITE FOR A STROLL a book of Foodie Adventures (2008) and is currently working on his novel and a book of vignettes and short fiction. An avid blogger, he has written a number of fiction short stories, creative non-fiction articles on a variety of topics including food, travel, philosophy, academics, technology, management, health, pet parenting, teaching stories and self help in magazines and published a large number of professional research papers in journals and edited in-house journals for many years, before the advent of blogging. Vikram has taught at a University as a Professor for almost 15 years and now teaches as a visiting faculty and devotes most of his time to creative writing. Vikram lives in Pune India with his family and muse - his pet dog Sherry with whom he takes long walks thinking creative thoughts.
Vikram Karve Academic and Creative Writing Journal: http://karvediat.blogspot.com
Professional Profile Vikram Karve: http://www.linkedin.com/in/karve
Vikram Karve Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/vikramkarve
Vikram Karve Creative Writing Blog: http://vikramkarve.sulekha.com/blog/posts.htm
Email: vikramkarve@sify.com
vikramkarve@gmail.com
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