Making An Acceptable Wedding Toast
When you propose a wedding toast a lot is expected of you. People expect you to be witty, tactful and amusing. These people are important in your life, being relatives and friends. It will be embarrassing for all if you make a blunder.
The first tip is that you should prepare well for the speech. A casual approach may lead to a quagmire, to being suddenly tongue tied or to a gaffe, or number of gaffes.
Thought is the best preparation. After finding out the facts about the subject of the toast careful thought should be given to a schema. This mental map plan will replace any written notes. It will enable you to remember what is to be said naturally, in words that will come from having thought about the subject.
A metaphor is a great aide to memory. If a toast is to be made to the groom he could be thought of as a river with a course from the mountains to the sea. Each part of the river's course will become a trigger for remembering what is to be said at that point. Following the metaphor will make the speech coherent and more enjoyable to prepare and give.
Self consciousness and nervousness can beset a person who may have little experience of public speaking. This is an issue that can be overcome by adopting a mindset. The self must be pushed aside as the speaker rises to his feet. He must concentrate his whole mind on the scheme of his speech that is in his mind. There will be no room left for self consciousness.
The first tip is that you should prepare well for the speech. A casual approach may lead to a quagmire, to being suddenly tongue tied or to a gaffe, or number of gaffes.
Thought is the best preparation. After finding out the facts about the subject of the toast careful thought should be given to a schema. This mental map plan will replace any written notes. It will enable you to remember what is to be said naturally, in words that will come from having thought about the subject.
A metaphor is a great aide to memory. If a toast is to be made to the groom he could be thought of as a river with a course from the mountains to the sea. Each part of the river's course will become a trigger for remembering what is to be said at that point. Following the metaphor will make the speech coherent and more enjoyable to prepare and give.
Self consciousness and nervousness can beset a person who may have little experience of public speaking. This is an issue that can be overcome by adopting a mindset. The self must be pushed aside as the speaker rises to his feet. He must concentrate his whole mind on the scheme of his speech that is in his mind. There will be no room left for self consciousness.
