Prepare a Retirement Speech
Preparing a Retirement speech should not be much of a hassle, especially in the old age, having experienced many speeches. Whether at Church, a High School Auditorium, or at school, the speech concepts are the same-- rather this speech may be your last, and this HowTo will show you how to make it your most beneficial.
Steps
- Before writing the speech, jot down the small things that you have gone through in life. Later on, refer to these in the speech,
- Reflect on the ideas you have taken, and used. Include quotes by your favorite authors, great people, and influential friends.
- Try to add humor into your speech, to make it a little more merry. We wouldn't want it to be boring.*At this point in the story, it is okay to exaggerate a little
- You ought to know yourself very well, but the audience does not. Make it so that what you are saying will appeal to both you, and the audience (make sure that they can understand the speech).
- Don't include inside jokes that only you and the retiree will understand. An effective speech should entertain all the guests. Everyone should be able to relate to the instances that you are talking about.
- Include a poem or quote in your speech if you feel it appropriate. If you are having a hard time coming up with a speech that justifies the character of the retiree, recite a poem or quote instead. Or add one or the other to enhance your speech. A poem or quote would be a very effective ending to a speech.
Tips
- Practice your speech so you have it memorized. If you practice your speech enough, you should be able to deliver it flawlessly. Practicing the speech will also help you if you are nervous.
- Break your speech into portions. Use flash cards as prompts so that you don't have to read from the sheet. It makes more of an impression if you able to deliver the speech directly to the retiree.
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