10 Tips For A Perfect Birthday Speech
January 19, 2009
10 Tips For A Perfect Birthday Speech
By Slobodan Karabasev
Birthday celebrations often call for a birthday speech. It’s a
moment when everyone around expects to hear a nice and well
crafted speech. Often small mistakes ruin not only the speech
but also the mood of the celebration.
Here are some things to keep in mind when you are about to
deliver your birthday speech.
1. Your birthday speech should be clear, upbeat, optimistic and
easily understandable by everyone around.
2. Don’t mention age of the celebrant in your birthday speech
unless it’s a special milestone birthday like 21st or 50th. Some
people like to celebrate every birthday but don’t like to
disclose their real age.
3. Don’t say something that might embarrass the celebrant or
the guests. The celebrant might not like the guests to know that
he/ she has a snoring or a drinking problem. So be careful not
to raise such issues in your speech.
4. Never tell a harsh and rude story of the celebrant.
Birthdays are usually family events and the senior family
members might not like whatever about the birthday boy or girl.
5. Refrain yourself from talking about sad moments or events.
Birthdays are special celebrations of fun and joy and the
mention of a sad moment will most likely kill the merriment.
However there may be exceptions, but unless you are totally sure
it’s always better to avoid anything that might awaken sad
memories.
6. Don’t try to be too funny. Comedians are professionally
skilled persons possessing excellent training and timing. Most
of us are unable to write and deliver witty speeches. It’s
always better to be light-hearted and genuine rather than trying
to be a jester and spoil the fun.
7. Make sure that your birthday speech doesn’t offend anyone.
Some things might seem obvious like friends flocking in only for
a free drink or something but you should never ever insult any
of the guests.
8. Never talk about deceased family members or friends unless
the guest of honor does so or it is appropriate to say that the
departed is surely there in spirit. Sometimes the bereavement is
still fresh and it is always better to avoid saying such things
than mentioning it and upsetting everyone at the party.
9. Never call the celebrant by his/ her pet name. A husband
might not like all his office colleagues to know what he calls
his wife by. Or a teenager might be thoroughly embarrassed to be
called a mama’s boy. It’s okay of course to call him Jeff
instead of Jefferson.
10. Avoid writing reams. The birthday guests are there to
party, not to listen to you half-an-hour long speech. It would
bore the hell out of them. A three to five minute speech is good
enough.
About the Author: Jennifer is an online marketing consultant
and is passionate about blogging. She currently owns
http://milestonebirthdaycards.blogspot.com/ and
http://birthdayflashcards.blogspot.com/
Source: http://www.isnare.com
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By Slobodan Karabasev
Birthday celebrations often call for a birthday speech. It’s a
moment when everyone around expects to hear a nice and well
crafted speech. Often small mistakes ruin not only the speech
but also the mood of the celebration.
Here are some things to keep in mind when you are about to
deliver your birthday speech.
1. Your birthday speech should be clear, upbeat, optimistic and
easily understandable by everyone around.
2. Don’t mention age of the celebrant in your birthday speech
unless it’s a special milestone birthday like 21st or 50th. Some
people like to celebrate every birthday but don’t like to
disclose their real age.
3. Don’t say something that might embarrass the celebrant or
the guests. The celebrant might not like the guests to know that
he/ she has a snoring or a drinking problem. So be careful not
to raise such issues in your speech.
4. Never tell a harsh and rude story of the celebrant.
Birthdays are usually family events and the senior family
members might not like whatever about the birthday boy or girl.
5. Refrain yourself from talking about sad moments or events.
Birthdays are special celebrations of fun and joy and the
mention of a sad moment will most likely kill the merriment.
However there may be exceptions, but unless you are totally sure
it’s always better to avoid anything that might awaken sad
memories.
6. Don’t try to be too funny. Comedians are professionally
skilled persons possessing excellent training and timing. Most
of us are unable to write and deliver witty speeches. It’s
always better to be light-hearted and genuine rather than trying
to be a jester and spoil the fun.
7. Make sure that your birthday speech doesn’t offend anyone.
Some things might seem obvious like friends flocking in only for
a free drink or something but you should never ever insult any
of the guests.
8. Never talk about deceased family members or friends unless
the guest of honor does so or it is appropriate to say that the
departed is surely there in spirit. Sometimes the bereavement is
still fresh and it is always better to avoid saying such things
than mentioning it and upsetting everyone at the party.
9. Never call the celebrant by his/ her pet name. A husband
might not like all his office colleagues to know what he calls
his wife by. Or a teenager might be thoroughly embarrassed to be
called a mama’s boy. It’s okay of course to call him Jeff
instead of Jefferson.
10. Avoid writing reams. The birthday guests are there to
party, not to listen to you half-an-hour long speech. It would
bore the hell out of them. A three to five minute speech is good
enough.
About the Author: Jennifer is an online marketing consultant
and is passionate about blogging. She currently owns
http://milestonebirthdaycards.blogspot.com/ and
http://birthdayflashcards.blogspot.com/
Source: http://www.isnare.com
Permanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=150943&ca=Advice
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