Birthday Speech Tips

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   Birthdays are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the joy of living, family, and friends while focusing on that one special person whose 'day' it is. After the 'Happy Birthday' song is sung, the candles have been blown out, the wish made and the cake eaten, it's time for the speeches to begin. Giving the birthday toast can be the ultimate enduring gift. Words live on in the minds of those who hear them long after the bouquets of flowers drop their petals and the last of the chocolates has been eaten. A birthday speech given from the heart with love, wit and wisdom can last a lifetime. Before you write the actual speech get the background information you need. 1. Is the planned birthday celebration formal or informal? 2. Who is invited, Is it strictly family, Family and friends, Work colleagues? 3. Are you the only speaker? If so, what theme would the family/friends/work colleagues like you to focus on? What tone would they like you to use? 4. (Generally, the tone is light, humorous, sincere and positive. Yes, you may tease the birthday person a little but within bounds of the occasion. Too much roasting, use of language too spicy or smutty or delving into sensitive subject areas could ruin the event. Be careful!) 5. If you're not the only speaker: who are the others and what are they likely to cover? Also find out where on the speaking order you come. 6. How long are you expected to speak for? Now that you have your background notes you are ready to begin writing. Use the standard 'sandwich' speech writing format: an introduction (one slice of bread), the middle (the filling where you expand on your theme) and a conclusion, (another slice of bread). Your opening and ending hold the middle in place. You'll find detailed instructions as well as a quick 'see-at-a-glance' overview of the process for those of you just needing a refresher. If the birthday is a special one marking a significant age milestone celebrate it. Search out appropriate quotations fitting both the age and the person whose birthday it is. You'll find a large selection of birthday quotations here. I've arranged them under the headings 'Wisdom', 'Wit' and 'Milestones' so can find what you need quickly. Bear in mind too, they may have said something themselves that could be used. Perhaps close friends or family could tell you anecdotal stories to suit.

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