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

2. 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

3. 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.”

4. 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.”

5. 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

6. 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