How to do well in a speech
Every one of us may have a chance to stand in front of audience to give a speech. You may give your speech as a student representative in a school opening ceremony, or a participator in a speech contest, even a CEO of a company. Before a large group of people, how to give an attractive speech to your audience? Here I have some tips for you about how to perform well in a speech.
Before the speech, there are 3 things need to be done. The first is about speech draft. You should finger out what’s your topic is. It is not necessary for you to set a profound topic like a philosophy problem. A topic concerned with your own life is better. You will perform naturally when you talking about something concerned with yourself. The second is that while you writing your speech draft do remember to make your sentences simple to understand. It is harder for people to understand a complex sentence when they listen to it than read it. So make your sentences shorter and easier. It will make your speech easier to catch up. The third is that paying attention to self-appearance. Since you will speech in front of a group of people, your appearance will leave them a very first impression. Appropriate dressing can make you brighten up everyone’s eyes. Don’t dress too casual since it’s not a family talk, and do not dress too formal because it’s not a party.
During the speech here are also 3 things you need to aware of. The first is that get over stress and being confident as possible as you can. Everyone may get nervous while he standing in front of audience and share his feelings with audience. But you can make yourself calm-down with smile. Smiling to your audience can make you like talking to friends. The second is that reacting quickly when some emergencies happen. You may probably forget what your next point is, or you may make a slip of tongue, or you even tumble on the stage. At that time, you can ask audience questions and have an interaction with them. Distracting their attention is the most important thing. While you interacting with audience, you have to adjust yourself to this situation and finger out how to continue your speech. The third is that you should express your appreciation to your audience. Thanks for their patience and show your respect to them. The politeness is an extremely important thing in a speech.
Doing well in a speech is not so difficult once you do it step by step. Getting good preparation, you can be very confident during the whole speech. Giving proper stage performance, you will be the best speaker.
