50th Birthday Speech

• A 50th birthday speech can be a bit tricky. Although there is a lot of talk in the media that 40 is the new 30, so therefore 50 is the new 40, you can't simply rework a 40th speech..
  After all, unlike 40, which is considered middle aged.. 50 certainly isn't.  People are less likely to live to 100.
  Reaching such an age is a milestone, and something to be celebrated. Your presentation should focus on the positives.
  So any jokes about:
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• Zimmer frames
• all down hill from now
• sagging bits
• more years behind than in front..
Are probably best omitted..

Aim to say something that will make the recipient feel good about themselves. You never know how something said in jest may touch on a raw nerve and the last thing you want to do it spoil a party.

How to give an upbeat fiftieth speech.

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  Think about what he/she has accomplished in their 50 years.
  A good place to start is to organize their achievements into two main categories.
  Personal and Work.
  Try to include one achievement from each category.
  By doing some research you should be able to collect some great ideas.  However if you are stuck or just need a little help to get you started these 50th birthday speech topic ideas should help get your started
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  Personal
  
• Many friends, or maybe a few, good, close friends
• Loving family, large family, small close knit famil
• Grandchildren
• Beautiful home,
• Home that full of love,
• Stable home.
• Travel extensively, content to stay close to home
• Passion for gardening, music, eating
• Overcome illness, redundancy

Work

• Career progression
• Job milestones,achievements
• Loyal to job
• Not afraid of change ( if they have had a lot of jobs)
• mentor
• Voluntary work

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Another thing to consider when creating your speech is the type you want to give.

• Will it be light-hearted and humorous?
• Or more of a serious nature?

Your choice will likely depend on a few factors such as:

• Your relationship with the recipient.
• Yours and their personality.
• Other people who will listen to your speech.

Consider these things when writing your speech. It probably won't be a good idea to give a humorous speech if the recipient has no sense of humour. The last thing you want to do is make he/she feel uncomfortable. On the other hand if they understand a good joke, a light hearted ( but still not offensive) speech will probably be a hit. Here's a sample of a 50th Birthday Speech.

Related Pages

First Birthday
50th Birthday
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