One Methods:Sample Speeches
Graduation is an important event, and often, people like to use it to thank others. However, writing a really amazing graduation speech can be pretty challenging. Don't worry, wikiHow is here to help! Keep reading to learn how to write a graduation thank you speech that won't bore everyone.
1Make a list of everyone you want to thank so you don't forget someone. Vagueness is often better here. Say "I would like to thank all my teachers" rather than listing them by name. This is quicker and less likely to make some feel left out.Ad
2Keep it brief. One of the worst things for the audience is if you drag on and on and your speech has no relevance to them. If you want to thank someone for something in particular, just a brief mention (one sentence or less is good) or just mention their name then thank them privately after the ceremony in more detail.
3Try not to leave anyone out, and never say "I would like to thank all my teachers/classmates/family members, except for..."
4Write the speech then practice in front of a mirror. Memorizing the speech is a good idea.
5Less is often more.Ad
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- Enjoy the occasion; it happens very infrequently and may even be the only time you graduate.
- During the speech, remember to make eye contact and smile! You're graduating, after all!
- Remember, while this is your special event and you would like to thank everyone, dragging on can embarrass the people you are talking about and bore the others. Save the emotional confessions of love and gratitude for afterwards, in private.
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Español: redactar un discurso de agradecimiento para una graduación, Italiano: Scrivere un Discorso di Ringraziamento per una Cerimonia di Laurea, Português: Escrever um Discurso de Agradecimento para uma Formatura, Русский: написать благодарственную речь на выпускной, Deutsch: Eine Dankesrede für den Schulabschluss schreiben
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