Unexpected Thing To Do On A Monday Morning
@SIMPLYD (90717)
Philippines
November 28, 2016 1:26am CST
This morning I was pleadingly requested by the Marketing officer to give the welcome address to the Regional Tagis Talino of fourth year high school students (Battle of the Brains ) done at the celebration plaza of the mall we manage.
Her reason of choosing me was that , I am dressed well for the program and good at speaking in front of people .
What is a bit difficult was that it was in Tagalog , which we rarely use since high school and even now , though of course I know except for some words . But somehow I managed and made just a short one .
And what surprised me , was that after the program I was made to sit in the middle of the Division Chief of the Department of Education and its Coordinator at the stage for pictures of each participating teams , as you can see us in one of the many pictures taken . 
Oh what an unexpected but exhilarating thing to do on a Monday morning . I love the challenge actually . 
Have you experienced having to do something impromptu ?
What is a bit difficult was that it was in Tagalog , which we rarely use since high school and even now , though of course I know except for some words . But somehow I managed and made just a short one .
And what surprised me , was that after the program I was made to sit in the middle of the Division Chief of the Department of Education and its Coordinator at the stage for pictures of each participating teams , as you can see us in one of the many pictures taken .
Oh what an unexpected but exhilarating thing to do on a Monday morning . I love the challenge actually .
Have you experienced having to do something impromptu ?18 people like this
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
28 Nov 16
I have to search what's the English word for some word though like welcome .
As for me since it is impromptu and no time to memorize it , i type it in big letter and read it once in a while . Besides it's in Tagalog so i know the correct grammars . 
But that is true , it could be intimidating if there are high ranking officials though .
As for me since it is impromptu and no time to memorize it , i type it in big letter and read it once in a while . Besides it's in Tagalog so i know the correct grammars .
But that is true , it could be intimidating if there are high ranking officials though .1 person likes this
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
28 Nov 16
The only speech impromptu that I did was back in the call center training days. And I was all out embarrassing back then.
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@ilocosboy (45155)
• Philippines
28 Nov 16
Yeah I have experienced that many times, and I have no problem with that because I have been used to this many times.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
28 Nov 16
That' is nice , because you are used to doing it many times . 
I think when we are used to doing this there's no problem of getting nervous .
I think when we are used to doing this there's no problem of getting nervous .
@allknowing (153544)
• India
29 Nov 16
Good you did not let yourself down.
Being an extrovert and having organised and planned events that comes naturally to me
Being an extrovert and having organised and planned events that comes naturally to me 1 person likes this
@allknowing (153544)
• India
29 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD That was a real achievement then.
I organise events.
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I organise events.1 person likes this
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
29 Nov 16
@allknowing Wow , really . That is nice .
Are you an event planner by profession ?
Are you an event planner by profession ?1 person likes this
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
29 Nov 16
I get so nervous public speaking! You look great & I bet you did an amazing job for the presentation!
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
29 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD Hehe I prefer not to , but if I have to I will. But I like to be prepared before, I don't like freelancing a speech or presentation, lol. I am sure you did a great job!
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
29 Nov 16
Not really . Though written communications are always in English .
We speak the dialect of our province , Bicol . We get to talk Tagalog if there are people coming from Manila or neighboring towns that speak Tagalog .
Though , in this contest , they advocate speaking in our national language , Tagalog or in Pilipino . There are words that are not easy to find the appropriate word in Tagalog that's why , i have to research for them .
Indeed , i was honored to give the welcome address .
Indeed , i was honored to give the welcome address .2 people like this
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
29 Nov 16
great pic! i fear i'd been horrified to've done such, but seems that'cha flew through such with ease :)
workin' with critters, there's no script, ya jest fly by the seat 'f yer britches.
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@brokenbee (11937)
• Philippines
28 Nov 16
Not me, but my mother. You cannot rely on me on matters like this, like speaking in front of other people, unless it is really really needed.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
29 Nov 16
@brokenbee So you must have a lot of exposure first too , to overcome your shyness .
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@brokenbee (11937)
• Philippines
29 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD Yup... but she admits that she was also shy before. But that changed when she started serving in church as lector and commentator. And she had more exposure when she became our parish pastoral president...
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
29 Nov 16
Not surprising for a Ms. LT to be onstage hehehe!
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
29 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD And probably in the movies next? Hehehe!
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@amandajay (23262)
• New Zealand
28 Nov 16
Wow happy for you.... Yes me too have such experience. When I was working in the Bank... Once they organized an Exhibition... And that day they have selected me for the welcome speech... Because of the same reason as you... Well dressed and talkative...hehe
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
29 Nov 16
So you also worked in a bank . Me too , i worked for more than 15 years then resigned , became a housewife for about 4 years , then got employed again.
I think , we should always be well dressed because we are in the corporate world . As to being talkative , it is our nature and that's good , right ?
I think , we should always be well dressed because we are in the corporate world . As to being talkative , it is our nature and that's good , right ? 1 person likes this
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
1 Dec 16
@amandajay Don't you feel bored as a housewife ? I did , so i applied for a a job again .
100 sarees , what 's that ?
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@amandajay (23262)
• New Zealand
30 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD hehe yeah I worked there for 8 years... Then I had to resign because there were many problems... Now Im a housewife...
Yes I had more than 100 sarees...hehe
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
28 Nov 16
Good for you !You had the honour of giving the welcome address on that occasion.Talking off the top of your head before so many people is no mean feat !
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
28 Nov 16
did you have to write your own speech? it would be hard if you have no idea about the topic. did the marketing officer attend the event?
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
28 Nov 16
Indeed . I actually enjoyed it and that picture taking with the each team was a surprise .
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
28 Nov 16
Wow! Congrats for that! You can really make it because you can talk well (because your write well!). For me, I have a stage fright, so I rather write than talk! But if I am on that instance like yours,I think I can overcome my fright.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
29 Nov 16
Thank you for that nice compliment .
That is true , when we are in a situation where you have no choice , you just have to face it confidently . I always have to face this kind of situation because anyway , my boss always would require me to . No choice .
No choice . 
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
29 Nov 16
Thank you . I just made it short and ended by saying i have to cut this short so you guys can start the contest .
