Prepare and practice a joke suitable for a Toastmasters meeting. It should take no more than 3 minutes to tell.
1) The best joke is one that you have learned from personal experience.
2) If you must find a joke from other sources, do not use the Internet. A joke published on the Internet has been read by thousands of people. Chances are that more than a few people in your audience have read or heard it more than once. Old books are a much better resource.
3) Humor should be of good taste. Objectionable contents or language is unacceptable at Toastmasters meetings.
Jokes that may be suitable at a party might not necessarily be suitable for a Toastmasters meeting. Avoid racial, sexist or otherwise offensive jokes. Jokes on religion and politics should also be avoided. As Toastmasters, we need to be aware of the feelings of our fellow members and be sensitive to them. If you are in doubt, get another joke.
Practice so that you can present it without reading. Use all the skills in vocal variety and body language to enhance the story line and will lead effectively to your punch-line.
1) The best joke is one that you have learned from personal experience.
2) If you must find a joke from other sources, do not use the Internet. A joke published on the Internet has been read by thousands of people. Chances are that more than a few people in your audience have read or heard it more than once. Old books are a much better resource.
3) Humor should be of good taste. Objectionable contents or language is unacceptable at Toastmasters meetings.
Jokes that may be suitable at a party might not necessarily be suitable for a Toastmasters meeting. Avoid racial, sexist or otherwise offensive jokes. Jokes on religion and politics should also be avoided. As Toastmasters, we need to be aware of the feelings of our fellow members and be sensitive to them. If you are in doubt, get another joke.
Practice so that you can present it without reading. Use all the skills in vocal variety and body language to enhance the story line and will lead effectively to your punch-line.
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