COMMUNICATION TIP #17

IF YOU BUMP INTO SOMEONE, SAY “EXCUSE ME” EVEN IF IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT.

AND SO, MY FELLOW AMERICANS, ASK NOT WHAT YOUR COUNTRY CAN DO FOR YOU; ASK WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY.

MY FELLOW CITIZENS OF THE WORLD, ASK NOT WHAT AMERICA WILL DO FOR YOU, BUT WHAT TOGETHER WE CAN DO FOR THE FREEDOM OF MAN.    

- JOHN F. KENNEDY, INAUGURAL ADDRESSDELIVERED JANUARY 20, 1961

JOHN F. KENNEDY’S INAUGURAL SPEECH RANKS IN THE TOP 5 SPEECHES OF ALL TIME

“LET US NEVER NEGOTIATE OUT OF FEAR. BUT NEVER LET US FEAR TO NEGOTIATE.”

ANTITHESIS

contrasting ideas in parallel form

Examples—Neil Armstrong’s “one small step for man;

one giant leap for mankind.”  

Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death.”

Special Occasion Speeches

Special Occasion Speeches

Introduction– introduce someone else to speak

CommemorativeEuology—honors a person who died recentlyTestimonial—honors living person

Commencement-Graduation

ImpromptuLittle to no preparationShort speech (1-2 mins)

Extemporaneous30 min preparation timeNotecard Speak for 4-6 minutes

After Dinner SpeechEntertaining and humorousSpecial events like award banquets

Award SpeechesPresentationAcceptance

Farewell

Introduction Speech

Address the audience (tell event) Pronounce title and name correctly Give personal details Explain the guest person’s qualifications

and experience End with a formal welcome