Toastmasters District 3

1.  Don't Apologize 

If you mention your nervousness or apologize for a problem you think you had with your speech, you may be calling the audience's attention to something they hadn't noticed.  The audience wants you to succeed.  Why let them down when you don't have to?

2.  Don't say Thank You  

When you are finished with your speech, it isn't necessary to say thank you.  It is the audience who thanks you with applause for delivering the speech.  Here are some ideas for concluding your speech.

• Simply say, Madam (or Mister) Toastmaster and shake the Toastmaster's hand. 
• I leave you with this thought:  After the final point or quote, turn toward the Toastmaster and shake hands.