- Recognize the characteristics of a toast.
- Present a toast honoring an occasion or a person.
- Time: Two to three minutes
- Prepare a speech praising or honoring someone, either living or dead.
- Address five areas concerning the individual and his/her accomplishments.
- Include anecdotes illustrating points within the speech.
- Time: Five to seven minutes
- Poke fun at a particular individual in a good-natured way.
- Adapt and personalize humorous material from other sources.
- Deliver jokes and humorous stories effectively.
- Time: Three to five minutes
- Present an award with dignity and grace.
- Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient.
- Time: Three to four minutes
- Accept an award with dignity, grace, and sincerity.
- Acknowledge the presenting organization.
- Time: Five to seven minutes