Maybe I'm just too ______________________ to worry. (Choose one)
- Old, crusty, cantankerous
- Proud, happy, relaxed
- Rich, famous, beautiful
Memory options:
- Teleprompter
- Writing on my arm with Sharpies
- Post-it notes
- Index cards
- Outlines with Roman numerals and indentations typed with carbon paper
Friendly advice:
- NO potty-training stories
- Practice in front of a mirror
- Using sock puppets would cover up my pretty manicure
Preschool teaching experience suggests:
- Bring visual aids
- Use sensory vocabulary and images
- Ask everyone to sit criss-cross applesauce
Examples from a Toast Yoda:
- A toast is a gift
- It's not about me
- Enjoy the moment
- Make it personal for the audience
- Make them laugh
On the third rewrite of the fourth attempt of a toast for the wedding reception of my all-grown-up youngest son and his stellar bride I had one of those flashbacks our Health teachers predicted. I think I hyperventilated.
But then Jolene Walker, my junior high speech teacher seemed pleased I've finally fought my fear of public speaking to a draw. Really, now. Would you rather debate Donald Trump on national t.v. or deliver a three-minute how-to speech about broiling T-bone steaks to a classroom of junior high smart-ass teasing tormentors?
© 2013-2016 Nancy L. Ruder
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