A birthday speech from the celebrant should be light-hearted, sincere and
thankful in tone. The celebrant should poke a little gentle fun at himself or
herself.
What to include in a birthday speech:
An interesting opening to catch the attention of the guests.
A welcome to the guests
A thank you to the guests for their gifts and best wishes.
A glance back at the past.
A mention of hopes for the future
Sometimes it is appropriate to thank a family member for organizing the
party.
What should not be included:
Anything blue or smutty or offensive
A mention of anything personal that might upset a family member or
guests (e.g. alcoholism)
How to end:
The birthday speech from a celebrant should end on a positive note of
praise for birthday guests and the hope that there will be another party
next year.
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