(public speaking) How to introduce a speaker Posted By : Vincent Stevenson

Who cares whether the speaker was born 1961 in Plompton, that he went to grammar school, high school and university, that he married a class mate, has four children, a VW Polo, a bulldog, and moved to Dublin in 1991? It is only a courtesy to the speaker to condition the audience to a pleased, happy anticipation and ensure attention. Experienced speakers when thrown in to the deep end, should make a good fist of introducing the speaker. The introducer needs to know the title of the speech, the slant the speaker will take, some pertinent facts about them, and the type of audience they will be addressing. Often events occur that throw into your lap a comment or bit of humour which, if grasped, establishes the easy liaison and happy anticipation which is priceless background for the speaker. Use such remarks as the "introduction to the introduction" for the next speaker.

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