Get ________ attention
audience
________ is key
Optimism
Authenticity and vulnerability > ______
humor
Speeches require _______
practice
What does the last T stand for
Timing
Relate the story to the _______
event
It's a toast not a ______
roast
Humor is hard to get right with a _____ and diverse crowd
large
Ask yourself _____ is being toasted
who/what (either answer goes)
Timing is ______
everything
What does the letter T stand for
Tell a story
Don't _____ the mood
ruin
Who did we reference on this slide
The joker
Don't _____ before the toast
drink
Keep the toast/speech ______
short
_____ what you say
Mean
Avoid making people feel _______
uncomfortable
Authenticity and vulnerability creates a more _____ toast
genuine
Read your speech aloud _____ times before giving it
multiple
Make sure it's the right time when everyone is ______ and in the room
seated
What is the second step presented on slide T
Introduce yourself
Don't ______ people
criticize
______ is better remembered by toast recipients
sincerity
practicing allows you to stay on _____ during speech
track
Keep between ___ minute - ____ minutes
1 minute - 3 minute