An after dinner speaker is a person who makes a public speech after a formal dinner. Normally it is meant to be reasonably light-hearted and entertaining but can have a serious message. The speaker may propose a toast or vote of thanks at the end of the speech. Public speaking is speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner. ... Formal dinner involves dining in the collegiate manner served by college servants, whilst wearing academic dress, and is usually lit by candles. ...
Some people charge for and make a living from after dinner speaking, for example ex-politicians and other public figures. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with public speaking. ... Toastmasters International (TI) is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization for the purpose of helping its members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills. ...
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