A Thank You Speech

We have all used someone’s help at some point of time in our lives. Whatever little you and I have achieved may not have happened had it not been for a few special people who gave us their time, encouragement and shared their expertise. Here’s a few pointers on how to give a thank-you speech:

Some of the essentials are the same:

·         Who you’re thanking- mention the more important people first

·         What you are thanking them for- be specific as that makes the speech more meaningful

The speech will have 3 parts:

·         Introduction- you can begin by stating the reason for the occasion and why it is you’re going to thank everyone.

·         Body- start with the more important people and give them the most time in the speech. If you have to mention a lot of people but don’t have the time, you can group them according to how they helped you. Example, I would like to thank John, Mike, Greg and Judy for lending me an ear when I needed someone to talk to.

·         Conclusion- summarize your main points and finish.