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Chapter 18

Speaking for Special

Occasions and

Purposes

“It’s like singing

‘The Star-Spangled

Banner’ at the

World Series.

Nobody came

to hear you, but

it’s not an official

event unless you

do it.”

—Barney Frank

18.1 Public Speaking in the Workplace

Group Presentations

Public-Relations Speeches

18.2 Ceremonial Speaking

Speeches of Introduction

Toasts

Award Presentations

Nominations

Acceptances

Keynote Addresses

Outline

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