Chapter 57 How to make an award speech and answer speech

Our award speeches should be short, but carefully thought out. For those who receive honors often, it may not mean much, but for those who are not so lucky, they may be vividly remembered for life. Author Marjorie Wilson once said, "We have established that the deepest longing of the human heart is for recognition—for honor." A compliment, a recommendation, even a single word—let alone accepting an award in a formal setting—can magically lift the spirits. Eltie Gibson, the tennis star, used this "longing of the human heart" very aptly in the title of her autobiography.She calls it "I'm going to be important."

When we give an award speech, we reassure the recipient that he is really "someone"—that he has succeeded in something, that he deserves the credit, and that we come together to give him that credit.Our award speeches should be short, but carefully thought out. For those who receive honors often, it may not mean much, but for those who are not so lucky, they may be vividly remembered for life. Therefore, we should choose words carefully when introducing such honors.Here is a tried-and-true formula: So if you are singled out to deliver the award speech, you are already as honored as the recipient, because your friends know that entrusting you with a task that requires heart and mind will not let you To fall into the error of exaggeration that some orators are guilty of.

A moment like this is when it's easiest to exaggerate someone's virtues.If it really deserves an award, it should be told, but not embellished.Blind praise will make the receiver sad, let alone convince the discerning audience. We should also avoid exaggerating the importance of the prize itself and not emphasizing its value, but should emphasize the friendliness of the giver. The answer should be shorter than the award speech, and it shouldn't be memorized, but it's good to be prepared.If you have predicted in advance that you will receive an award, then you should not be at a loss and unable to answer after hearing the award speech.

Just saying something vague like "thank you," "big day of my life," or "best thing that ever happened to me" doesn't count.This, like the award speech, hides the danger of exaggeration. "Biggest day" and "best thing" are too broad to express my sincere gratitude in a more moderate tone.It is also recommended that you use a set of formulas: Dear friends, how did you feel when I told you about the three different types of extemporaneous speeches?In your future work, or when you join an organization or club, you may be invited to give any of these speeches.I urge you to follow these suggestions carefully as you deliver these speeches, so that you will be able to say the right thing at the right moment and feel a sense of comfort in your heart.