PLEASE I HAVE TO GIVE A SPEECH IN 45 MINUTES , I NEED A GREAT OPENNING PLEASE HELPPPPP
2007-02-09 05:18:09 · 10 answers · asked by J. C 1 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
an on-topic joke, non offensive to lighten the mood and give you spirit.
2007-02-09 05:21:34 · answer #1 · answered by Nicnac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem dude! If you're giving a speech, if the mood and crowd are right, open with a positive joke. Something like the weather, or context of the speech you're giving. Or even something about all the pressure that's on you. Make light of the situation, then jump right into the speech. Or perhaps if the speech is a debate, then open with in context of a question that you're hoping your speech will answer. Maybe even a good positive opening explaining who you are, why you're giving the speech, etc.
2007-02-09 05:26:55 · answer #2 · answered by x7bren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well - it would help to know what the speech is about. It's fun to list a bunch of stuff that has to do with what you're talking about - but nobody gets it until you tie it together. For example - I gave a speech on STD's once - and I started it by saying....
One of the guys on your basketball team..... Your aunt..... The checker at Safeway..... That homeless person you see on your way to work..... Maybe even your little sister. Or you. Yes - all these people are candidates for STDs.
That way you've drawn their attention - but they are waiting and wondering how it all ties together. PLUS - it relates to them a bit.
My daughter gave a speech last year and it started like this....
Screeching..... smashing..... metal grinding...... glass breaking...... screaming...... silence. (pause for a few seconds) I was in a horrible car accident last year.
Anyway - good luck!
2007-02-09 05:32:41 · answer #3 · answered by liddabet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The classic way of opening a speech is by going Ladies And Gentlemen..... Or Boys and Girls.... Dont show that your nervous. Good Luck XD
2007-02-09 05:26:23 · answer #4 · answered by reishaonline 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id rather u start with a famous educated quote because jokes dont always come across as u like and u might like it but not other ppl but a more serious educated quote doesnt need ppls reaction, but im just saying coz i dont really have the best sense of humors so im mostly serious in my speeches(caution: if u r mostly serious dont bore ppl, have a strong voice, use gestures, move around etc) But this is just my choice but if u r confident u can do a joke, just type joke on google
2016-05-24 01:45:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello (a single nod as you say it)..smile...as you look across the room....making eye contact...say..."My name is J.C., I would like to thank you for giving me a few moments of your time"...proceed with your speech....
2007-02-09 05:23:25 · answer #6 · answered by ticklemeblue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good afternoon, Ladies and germs......
2007-02-09 05:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ladies and gentlemen stat you engines...er good afternoon, welcome to such and such place. i would like to start off by saying how wonderful it is to see you all here.
2007-02-09 05:23:32 · answer #8 · answered by territheterribleliar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"A Black, A Jew, and a Catholic walk into a bar...."
2007-02-09 05:21:15 · answer #9 · answered by angrysandwichguy2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"THIS IS NOT A SPEECH. This is a .........."
2007-02-09 05:26:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋