When do we need to give speeches? On what types of occasions?

promotion/wedding/graduation/baby's one-month birthday/funeral/new product demonstration

birthday/leader taking office/New Year celebrations/important meeting/retirement party

What advice would you give someone who has to make a speech at a retirement party?

pay respect to the person retiring/present achievements/share nice stories about person
say what we hope about their retirement/prepare before making the speech/make notes

show pictures/keep it short

Which of the following do you think are good tips?

Start with a joke to get the audience's attention

For an emotional occasion, shed a few tears

Talk about how things have changed

Talke about milestones and achievements

Be spontaneous - don't practice

Imagine everyone wearing funny hats

Keep your speech ntoes inside your sleeve

Today we are gathered together to wish

I'd like to begin by

show our sincere appreciation for..

On top of this...

No, but seriously,...

...has proved himself to be...

Let's raise our glasses to...

Discussed tips for making a good speech.

Listened to a retirement speech.

Gave a speech congratulating a colleague.

Before you go...

Are there some types of speeches that are easier to give than others? Which ones are the most difficult? Why?

Why do you think it's important to mark a milstone or achievement with a speech?