Think about the overall experience you’ve had at the place that you’re leaving. It may be a job, a school, a volunteer position, or a place that you’ve lived for a long time. Try to think of what you’ve done while there, and how you would tell the story of your time there from beginning to end.  Try writing down a narrative history of your time at this place. It doesn’t have to all be appropriate for a speech. Simply write it down to help yourself remember everything you’ve done, and to help yourself realize what has been the most meaningful to you. Your narrative may start with something like, “I came to work here right out of college and had never lived on my own before. I was so shy that I didn’t make any friends for nine months. Then I got that promotion a year later and formed close bonds within my new department.” It’s okay to write down things that were difficult. You can edit them out later. You might include something like, “I hated when we had to move to the new office.” When you edit your speech, this may turn into a funny anecdote, or maybe you’ll say something like, “Even when we had to move to the new office, I couldn’t help but notice how cheerful my colleagues managed to be in a hard time.” Once you’ve written your summary, see if there are any anecdotes that you can remember from your time at this place. An anecdote can be funny or touching, but it should be a short, specific story that helps paint a picture of everyday life while conveying your thoughts or feelings overall.  An anecdote might start out something like this: “I’ll always remember my third day of school. Spencer and I had been assigned to sit next to each other on the bus, but on the third day, my grandmother followed me onto the bus and declared she’d need to have a word with Spencer…” Anecdotes can be great ways to express appreciation for a specific person, or to illustrate something you appreciate about the place as a whole. For example, the above anecdote might end with something like, “...and of course, he’s never left my side since then,” or, “...which is how I knew that this school community would finally be a place that I’d feel at home.” You want to keep your farewell speech fairly upbeat, but it’s also good to take some time to reflect on what you’ve gained through your time at this place and what you’ll miss. People will appreciate you being reflective for a bit and sharing your feelings about the occasion.  Think of things you’re grateful for, or moments that helped you become who you are. Make a note of something like, “when John stood up for me freshman year,” or, “when the boss actually brought my proposal to the board and I realized that my voice mattered.” Think about the reasons you’re sad to go. This could be something like, “I know that a group of people who look out for each other like this is a rare thing to find,” or, “I learned so much from each person here, it will be sad to move on without everyone.” Presumably, others are staying even though you’re making your farewell speech. Offer good wishes for those remaining. Try to be sincere, though it’s always okay to throw in a joke or two if it’s not mean spirited.  You can offer wishes for the group in general, such as, “Of course, next year, I’m sure you’ll all finally get to nationals without me on the team.” You can also offer individual good wishes, such as, “Janet, I hope you have an easy transition to being vice president; I know you’ll do great. Richard, good luck taking over the entire smoothing department.” You can also state hopes and wishes you have for yourself, such as, “I don’t know what’s next for me, but I certainly hope it involves people as kind as all of you.”
अपने अनुभवों की समरी बनाइये: चुनिंदा एनेक्डोट्स (anecdotes) को शामिल करिए: किसी गंभीर या दिल को छूने वाले मूददे को उठाइए: शुभकामनाएँ शामिल करिए: