Public Humiliation?

June 8th, 2006 by tash
Average time to read 1 min. 20 secs.

I have been summoned to do a presentation for Coke.  Hmmm I wonder what size mirrors will be used, long or short straws.  Okay, on a more serious schnarf, erm I mean note; I have less than a week to prepare and to date this is my first.  I am a wee bit on the edgy side of things.

 I am all for public speaking do not get me wrong; especially after a few rounds of tequilas and straight vodka shots.  Friends call me the ’social-butterfly of the group, but to stand up in front of a bunch of Corporates and talk about something I have fairly a clue about is a different pickle of fish altogether.

Why my boss has selected me for this gruelling task eludes me completely.  Perhaps I should start off the Presentation with vodka scones, warm things up a bit and get everyone slightly trashed so they will not know the difference between ‘Hogwash and Hogwash.’

I feel as motivated as Bovril on a piece of dry Wheatbix and believe me I have tried this on a 10 day diet plan I once was on.  Gross.

 Moving along.. I have a far off and distant memory of once being involved in a Public Speaking Contest for my High School and even though I had a brilliant speech prepared, was normally one of the best at giving speeches in my school, I was still as nervous as a sweaty Groom on his Wedding Day. My heart pounded like a thousand drums beating around a Carnivore Ceremonial Supper. Where do I come up with this shite?

Anywho, the point I am attempting to make is how on earth am I going to survive the mental preparation of trying to explain how to work a certain programme, I am not good at teaching, demonstrating things.

What I can easily demonstrate is how to down a shot of tequila with a squeeze of lemon and a lick of salt off the hand.

HELP!

4 Responses to “Public Humiliation?”

  1. Champagne Heathen Says:

    It’s their name that’s intimidating, not the deadpan guys who are probably trying to picture you naked. (A slight inverse on the public speaking rules but one I am willing to bet on).

    And a shot of tequila will inspire inspiration so I say, pick up your laptop & head to the closest bar in the name of work…

    Good Luck!!

  2. tash Says:

    LOL yeah I will most surely do that, thanks Champs :-)

  3. Revolving Credit Says:

    What if you pretend that you’re trying to convince them to put tequila in their vending machines, would that help?

  4. Me Says:

    Hee hee Revolving Credit Now that sounds like a Plan!

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