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Impromptu Tips. What is an impromptu speech?. An impromptu speech is given with little or no preparation. You might not be aware of it, but you are giving mini impromptu speeches every day! Every time someone asks you a question you weren’t expecting, your answer is an off-the-cuff speech.
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What is an impromptu speech? • An impromptu speech is given with little or no preparation. You might not be aware of it, but you are giving mini impromptu speeches every day! Every time someone asks you a question you weren’t expecting, your answer is an off-the-cuff speech. • Typical situations in which you’ll find yourself giving an impromptu speech include: • Job interviews • Q&A sessions • Meeting someone new • Networking opportunities • First dates
P.R.E.P. • Point • Reason • Example • Point
Issue, Pros vs. Cons, Conclusion • Present the issue and then discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the issue. Then simply wrap up with your reccomendation.
5W • Address the who, what, when, where, why, and how. It helps to let the “why” come last and then this opens the floor for a Q&A session if needed.