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Writing a farewell speech can seem like a daunting task. It's hard to find the right words on your last working day, whether it's graduation, retirement or any other occasion. You should try to synthesize your experiences, thank everyone, give your best wishes for the future, and express it all in a way that is both polite and engaging. This is a difficult task, but with careful thought you can write the perfect farewell speech.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Choose what to say

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   Summarize your experience. Think about the general experiences you had at the parting place. It could be a job, school, a volunteer organization, or a place where you have lived for a long time. You can think about what you've achieved and how to tell a story about how long you were there from start to finish.
   • Try writing a narrative about the time you were there. You don't have to list all the relevant details for a speech. Just write it down to help yourself remember everything you've done, and realize what matters most to you.
   • The narrative might start like this, “I went to work at the company as soon as I graduated from college and had never lived on my own before. I was too timid to befriend anyone for 9 months. A year later, I was promoted and built a close relationship with brothers and sisters in the new department.
   • Don't be afraid to write down the problems. You can edit it again later. For example, the sentence "I didn't like it when I had to move to a new office". When you edit your speech, this can turn into a joke, or you can say, “Even if we have to move to a new office, I can't help but admit that my colleagues very willing to manage in a difficult time ".

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   Selective stories. As you write your summary, consider whether you remembered any stories from the time you were there. The story can be funny or emotional, but it should be short and specific to help paint the picture of everyday life and to convey your thoughts or feelings as a whole.
   • One little story might start like this: “I always remember the third day of school. Sơn and I were arranged to sit next to each other on the bus, but on the third day my grandmother followed me onto the bus and announced that she needed to talk to Sơn… ”
   • A small story can be a great way to show appreciation for a particular person, or to illustrate something you like about the place. For example, the above story could end like this “... and of course, ever since, he never left me”, or, “… that's how I realized this school in the end it will be where I feel at home ”.

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   Mention something serious or sincere. You want to keep your farewell speech upbeat, but you should also take some time to reflect on what you have achieved during your time here and what you will miss. People will appreciate it when you meditate for a bit and share your feelings on this occasion.
   • Think about things you are grateful for, or moments that help you be yourself. For example, "when Hung defended me in Year 1" or, "when my boss even brought my proposal to the board of directors, I realized that my opinion was important."
   • Think about your reasons for breaking up. For example, "I know that a group of people meeting like this is a rarity", or, "I've learned a lot from each of the people here, and I will be very sad to continue on the road. later without everyone ”.

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   Give good wishes. Let's say that everyone else stays even though you leave. Best wishes for those who stay. Be sincere, though it's okay to say a joke or two, as long as it doesn't affect the other person's morale.
   • You can send a general congratulation to the group, such as, "Next year, of course, I am sure that all of you will achieve your goal even without me on the team."
   • You can also send your best wishes to each person, such as, “This spring, I hope you will smoothly be promoted to vice president; I know you will do well. Bao, good luck to take over the entire department ”.
   • You can also express your hopes and wishes for yourself, such as, "I don't know what will happen next, but I definitely hope to meet good people like all of you."
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Part 2 of 3: Write your speech

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   Write an outline. Once you have your content in mind, now is the time to organize it for your speech fluency. Writing an outline is a great way to achieve this goal. Outline helps you to arrange the content in a logical order so that the audience or the reader can understand.
   • The outline can include as many details as you want.
   • The outline should contain spaces for the opening, body, and close match.
   • An outline does not include the full text of the speech. It only includes the bullet points and the summary for each section.

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   Start talking in an interesting way. Speeches that begin with a joke or witty comment will immediately grab the attention of the audience. Separate farewell speech, the listener may think it is very dry or heavy. Even if the occasion is a bit formal, try to start off happily. This will establish an upbeat tone and help everyone listen to the rest of the speech.
   • The opening could be a meaningful joke or a collective song that everyone knows and enjoys.
   • If one of the stories you've written is really funny or fun, it could also be a great way to start.
   • Sometimes an inspirational quote or message can help with an opening, although you can dedicate it to the ending.

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   Write body post. The main part of the speech is where you can share stories and summaries of the time spent there, if appropriate. You can tell stories about people and specific experiences, and general feelings about people and places.
   • When generalizing or summarizing, remember to “be specific, not count”. This means it's more convincing when you are specific and give details or examples, rather than generalizing.
   • An example of “in particular, not to mention” is, “On the first day of work, I noticed that half of the employees stayed for an extra half hour after the end of work hours to ensure completion of report ”, instead,“ Everyone here is always working extremely hard ”.

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   End with a funny quote or quote. The way you end your speech will be something people will remember long after. Decide if you want to end with a serious good joke. Even if your speech is largely formal, ending with a joke can be a great way to break up with people. That is an effective way to relieve stress.
   • You can search for good citations online by topic. There are quotes suitable for most occasions.
   • If you are quick, you could end up with a funny sentence combined with a joke or story you told at the beginning of your speech.
   • For example, if you start giving your speech, “I will never forget the first day here. I think I spent my life walking in the door and realizing I was 20 minutes late, ”you can finish speaking,“ Well, I guess all I have is have time. Look this. Five years later, and I'm still 20 minutes behind.
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Part 3 of 3: Presentation of the speech

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   Re-read the speech yourself. Writing a speech is only one aspect of the whole. You also need to read the speech out loud. The reason is because often the way you write may not be easily expressed in words.
   • Revisit any sections that seem confusing or that aren't fluid. Write down your notes or make changes that will come in handy as you speak.
   • Count the timing of your speech as you speak.
   • Practice speaking in front of a mirror to see how often you stare at a piece of paper.
   • You can also practice speaking in front of a close friend and asking them to comment.

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   Keep your speech short. Perhaps you'd like to say a lot, depending on how long you spend in this place and what it means to you. However, this speech is not the time to talk about every detail. Remember that people will need to return to work or spend their time on other things. If you write concisely, you can deliver an energetic speech in a short amount of time.
   • A farewell speech is usually about 5 minutes long. In some cases, 10 minutes is acceptable. More time should be reserved for extremely special cases, such as when a head of state resigns.

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   Speak with confidence. Many people experience anxiety in public speaking. There are tons of tricks to help you overcome your fear if needed. Make sure you practice your speech more than once; then, mentally prepare yourself to stand in front of a group of people.
   • Understand that you can make mistakes. Be mentally prepared. Don't blame yourself if that happens. You should acknowledge it and keep trying. You can even laugh at yourself to keep the audience comfortable.
   • Focus on those who seem interested in your speech. If they nod, smile, or stare at you, focus on them. Their energy will give you confidence.
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Advice

• When you hesitate, stay positive. People will keep memories of good feelings for a long time after you leave.
• If you make jokes with others, make sure they are comfortable and don't take it as a bad idea.