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Tuesday, January 8, 2008

His Wife is Very Beautiful, He Must be a Rich Guy

When we see a couple that are opposite in their looks, we enjoy saying this joke that the ugly guy must be rich that he has a very beautiful companion. This is one joke that has double meaning and may be taken both as a compliment and insult. Come to think of it, what we say to the newlyweds may... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 7, 2008

Trying to be Funny

Sometimes we are in the zone and we can effortlessly be humorous. Other times we have to force the issue and end up falling flat. In a way, it's like blogging; there are up and down times. The key is not to let these mood swings control us but we should control them. In being humorous, it may take... Sign in to see full entry.

Do I Look Good in this Dress?

My sister-in-law was sharing her comparison on how her 2 sons would answer this question "Do I look good in this dress?" She doesn't like the way her eldest who is already a sophomore pre-med would answer bluntly and says "You look terrible". On the other hand, the younger one in senior high would... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 6, 2008

Eulogy : What to Say When You have Nothing Good to Say

Eulogies are expected from close family members, relatives and friends; they have lots of good things to say about the deceased person. What if you were asked to deliver a eulogy and you have nothing good to say not because you disliked the person but you barely know him? Last December, I attended a... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 5, 2008

When It's Time to Shut Up

People like to talk. Many times a speaker is not even conscious he talks too much to the point that his listeners are just waiting for him to stop. The best time to wind down your talk is when you have already made your point and your inspiring note. Leave your audience wanting to listen for more... Sign in to see full entry.

Speak Better Than a Parrot

Last year I had several invitations from students of several different universities to talk about communication and my talk entitled "Speak Better Than a Parrot" was their favorite request. Essentially, I noted that most people talked no better than a parrot-- they talk but fail to connect or... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 4, 2008

5-Minute Video of Me Delivering a Joke Last Night

Below is the first part of my sales presentation where I used humor to catch and sustain the attention of my audience in the first 5 minutes. It was a small group of 10. The whole speech was posted here the day before. PS. After this entry, I will change the title of this blog from Make Them Laugh... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 3, 2008

My Speech Tonight Which Will Begin with Humor

Below is a sales presentation speech project I will deliver tonight at my Toastmasters Club meeting. I will use personalized humor mainly at the 1st quarter of my talk to catch my audience's attention and interest. I will attempt to make some money by referring new subscribers to blogit Once upon a... Sign in to see full entry.

Effortless Endless Humor

Why do some people make others laugh almost effortlessly while others find it hard to elicit even a snicker? The key is momentuum. It is easier to make laughing people laugh more. Here is a suggested formula to create and sustain laughter: (1) Start by warming up your audience (2) Follow up with... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Not Saving Face

Never apologize to your audience; this is usually done as a way of playing safe or saving face to avoid being embarrassed in case your delivery wasn't successful. However this all the more increases the chance of failure. When invited to say some words or a joke, either you accept it or graciously... Sign in to see full entry.

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