1. self-introduction

Characteristics of a welcome speech:

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  Welcome speech should be brief. It should start with greeting the dignitaries on and off the dais.
  
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  This is followed by a brief description about the objectives of the meet.
  
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  The chief guest of the formal function should be welcomed first; then the other important guests on the dais should be addressed; it should be followed by guests on the front row and then everybody down the hall.
  
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  On some occasions, if the chief guest is not a known person, a brief introduction of the chief guest is also given by the person who gives the welcome speech.
  
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  A welcome speech should not be concluded by thanking. It should make the participants be at ease and eagerly waiting for the upcoming events.
  
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  Maximum duration of welcome speech can be three to four minutes.
  
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  Care should be taken to make the speech livelier.