Chapter 55 Ready to give impromptu speeches in various occasions

In short, the most successful extemporaneous speeches are the ones that actually speak on the spot.What they express is the speaker's feelings about the audience and the occasion, adapting to local conditions, a close relationship like a hand and a glove. Young friends, you may often encounter such a situation. During a major assembly or class meeting held at school, the teacher suddenly walks up to you, pats you on the shoulder and says, "Say a few words?" Unprepared.So many pairs of eyes are looking forward to your speech, maybe you are immersed in the wonderful speech of the previous speaker, or enjoying the speech of the host with ease and pleasure, only to find that the next person on stage is yourself.The classmates all looked at you, and before they knew what was going on, the host introduced you as the next speaker.

In this case, your mind must be very confused, just like Stephen Lee Chank's famous and confused equestrian jump on the horse and "scramble around".At this time, what you need most is to keep calm, first greet the host, say a few words, and strive for a chance to breathe, and then talk about topics that are closely related to the audience.Remember, the audience is only interested in themselves and what they are doing, so we can capture the audience's attention from the following three aspects, and use them as topics for impromptu speeches. One is the audience itself.Do keep this in mind if you want to make speaking easy.You might as well talk about your audience, how they feel, what they are doing, especially what they have contributed to society and humanity, and so on.Of course, don't forget to cite some examples, not just general expressions.

The second is the occasion itself.For example, you can talk about the reason for this class meeting or school meeting. Is it the anniversary?Is it a commendation meeting?Is it the annual party?Or a political or patriotic rally? In addition, you still have a thoughtful and convenient way. If you are particularly interested in the topic that the previous speaker talked about, you might as well state it in detail again, and then add your own understanding and point of view. In short, the most successful extemporaneous speeches are the ones that actually speak on the spot.What they express is the speaker's feelings about the audience and the occasion, adapting to local conditions, a close relationship like a hand and a glove.They are tailor-made for the occasion, they bloom at a special moment, like a flash in the pan, bloom and wither, but the audience enjoys more than that, before you think about it, they have you Become an impromptu speaking expert.

When you are invited to speak without any preparation, what everyone thinks is that you can express some views on a topic that belongs to your field.So the main thing is to be able to face the situation and sort out what to talk about in this short amount of time.There is a very good way for you to slowly master the mysteries of this, that is, you should be mentally prepared for these situations.In a meeting, ask yourself, if you are invited to speak, what should you say?Which aspect is the most suitable to talk about this time?How should you express your agreement or disapproval of the issues discussed at the meeting?

This is my first piece of advice to you: Be mentally prepared to speak impromptu in every situation. With this kind of preparation, you need to constantly think, and thinking is the hardest thing in the world.But I am sure that there is no one who has the title of impromptu speaker without spending time analyzing the various conferences he has attended to prepare for impromptu speeches.It is as if a pilot is constantly asking himself any conundrum he may encounter, ready to respond calmly and precisely in an emergency.A remarkable impromptu speaker, also after giving countless speeches that have never been delivered, has the calm and calm that never changes.In fact, a speech like this cannot be called an "impromptu speech", because it is the result of continuous accumulation and practice.However, this preparation process is cumulative.

When we have defined the subject matter of impromptu speeches, the next question is how to organize the language to adapt to the time and occasion at that time.Generally speaking, the time for impromptu speeches is not too long, so the first thing we consider is the occasion.When you go on stage, you don't have to apologize to the audience for not being prepared, but take this unexpected speech as expected, get into the topic as soon as possible, and think quickly.If you have no way to do this now, then you must listen to the following advice. why is it like this?There are three reasons:

- You can be freed from the dilemma of always thinking about what to say next.Because experiences are easy to repeat, even extemporaneous speeches. ——It can help you gradually get into the state of speaking.The nervousness at the beginning will gradually disappear, and you will have the opportunity to gradually mature your subject matter. - You can get the audience's attention immediately.Because events are a surefire way to grab attention right away. The audience listens attentively to your story full of human interest, allowing you to reaffirm your own abilities in a very short time after the speech begins-this is something you need very much.Communication is an interactive process, and those who grab attention understand it.As he noticed that sense of acceptance, that application of desire flowing through the audience like electricity, he felt a great challenge to continue to respond to the best of his ability.The rapport established between speaker and audience is the key to any successful presentation—without it, true communication cannot take place.This is why I always advise you to start your speech with examples, especially when you are asked to say a few words, examples are very useful.

When there is a meeting, plan a little in advance, and be aware of the possibility of being invited to speak at any time: if you are likely to be invited, it is best to keep an eye out for other speakers.Try to summarize your ideas in a few succinct sentences, and when the time comes, try to express them as simply and clearly as possible.I have thought about the theme beforehand, and now I just need to describe it concisely and I'm done. Architect and industrial designer Norman Bergold used to say that he simply couldn't express his thoughts without standing up.When he explained his plans for a building or exhibition to his colleagues in his office, he had to walk up and down to explain clearly.What he wanted to learn was how to sit and talk.

As for most of us, it's just the opposite—we have to learn to talk while standing up.We should and can learn that the main trick is to have a start—a short speech—and then make another start, and another, and another, and keep trying.We will find that one game is easier and more exciting than one game.Finally, I realized that impromptu speeches are actually nothing more than the expansion of impromptu conversations with friends in my living room. "Plan ahead to get ahead" When you are about to give an impromptu speech, you may wish to recite the words that have been regarded as the motto in the past several times in your heart. When the minds of the audience are still blank, use your ideas to overcome them and let them remember every word you said. Character.

A performance artist once said: "You can judge whether an actor is a good actor or not from the way he appears and leaves the stage." The same is true for speeches. For a successful speech, the beginning and the end are especially important.Just as a sane person would never start building a house without any planning and preparation, so how can we try to give a speech when we have no idea what our purpose is? I liken a speech to a purposeful trip. Before starting, you must find the best route on the map in advance, understand the terrain and the place you want to go.If a man embarks on a journey without any preparation, he begins somewhere and usually ends somewhere.

Dear friends, I really want to paint a sentence that Napoleon said into a foot-high bright red lettering, and hang it on the door of every speech classroom on the earth, and encourage you: "The art of war is a science. , think, never think about success." The same principle applies to speeches.In fact, this is the truth that any speaker understands, but they are not sure or unwilling to take action. I can tell you with certainty that the planning and arrangement of many speeches will take no more time than cooking a bowl of Irish There are many stews. For you young people who are new to public speaking, planning before speaking requires time, thinking, and more importantly, strong willpower.Thinking with your head is a painful process.Edison, the king of invention, copied a famous quote from Sir Reynolds and nailed it to the wall of his factory: "The only way to succeed is to think hard, there is no shortcut." But the uninitiated often rely on so-called inspiration, only to find that: "Go astray, the road is full of traps and temptations." The late Sir Northcliffe rose from a meager weekly clerk to the most influential newspaper owner in the British Empire.In his mind, he always bears in mind the words of the French philosopher Pascal: "plan ahead and lead." This sentence has been of great help to him throughout his life. When you are about to give an impromptu speech, you may wish to recite the words that have been regarded as the motto in the past several times in your heart. When the minds of the audience are still blank, use your ideas to overcome them and let them remember every word you said. Character.