Communication Tip #17 If you bump into someone, say “excuse me” even if it is not your fault.

And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.     - John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address delivered January 20, 1961

John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Speech Ranks in the top 5 speeches of all time “Let us never negotiate out of fear. But never let us fear to negotiate.” The best inaugurals have come at times of national stress, giving the speakers a great subject, and Kennedy’s was no exception. The cold war loomed over the podium as he talked. It was the context for perhaps the most geopolitically important part of the speech: “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty. “This much we pledge – and more.”

ANTITHESIS contrasting ideas in parallel form Examples— Neil Armstrong’s “one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.” Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death.”

Special Occasion Speeches Commemorative Euology—honors a person who died recently Testimonial—honors living person After Dinner Speech Entertaining and humorous Special events like award banquets Award Speeches Presentation Acceptance Special Occasion Speeches Introduction– introduce someone else to speak Impromptu Little to no preparation Short speech (1-2 mins) Commencement- Graduation Extemporaneous 30 min preparation time Notecard Speak for 4-6 minutes Farewell

Introduction Speech Address the audience (tell event) Pronounce title and name correctly Give personal details Explain the guest person’s qualifications and experience End with a formal welcome