Chapter 75 Seriously prepare the award speech

"We've shown that the deepest longing of the human heart is for recognition -- for honor." It's a quote from author Marjorie Wilson that literally expresses the feeling of the entire universe.We all expect to live our lives in harmony with others, we all want to be praised, and even a word—let alone an award in a formal setting—can magically lift our spirits. Tennis star Altie Gibson has used this "longing of the human heart" very aptly in her autobiographical book.She calls it "I'm going to be important." When we prepare the award speech, we want to reconfirm to the recipient that he is really an "important person".His efforts have worked, he deserves the credit, and we're here to give him that credit.Our speeches should be brief, but well thought out, and may mean little to those who receive them regularly, but to those who are less fortunate they may be memorable.

We should choose our words carefully when introducing such honors.Here is a set of timeless formulas: (1) Explain why the award was given.Perhaps it was for long periods of loyal service, or for winning a competition, or for some important achievement.Just state this. (2) Narrate the life words and deeds of the winners, which is what the audience is most interested in. (3) Tell how much the winner is worthy of accepting the award, and how enthusiastic the people are for him. (4) Congratulate the winner and convey everyone's sincere wishes for his future. The most important thing in this little speech is to be sincere, and everybody knows it without saying it.So, if you are singled out to deliver the speech, you are effectively, like the recipient, receiving a prestigious honor, because your friends and colleagues know that you can take on a task that requires heart and mind. It is entrusted to you, which is the great confidence that everyone has placed in you, that you will not fall into the error of exaggeration that some orators make.

Remember: at such a time, the easiest mistake to make is to exaggerate someone's merits.If you really deserve an award, you should tell the truth, but it is not appropriate to add embellishment and praise.Blind praise will make the receiver sad, let alone convince the audience with a clear heart. We should also avoid exaggerating the importance of the prize itself, not emphasizing its actual value, but emphasizing the friendliness of the giver.