Marianne was so blown away by the announcement that she had won an award that she felt numb on her way to accept it.When she got to the microphone,she began to ramble and then thanked everyone she could think of for voting and supporting her.The speech ran several minutes long and had no organization.Was this appropriate for an acceptance speech?

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Impromptu acceptance speeches should be brief, gracious, and as organized as possible. While it may be appropriate to thank those who have supported the winner, a long, disorganized speech can be tedious for the audience and detract from the honor of the award. It's always a good idea to prepare a brief speech in advance, even if the winner is caught off guard by the announcement.

Marianne Was So Blown Away by the Announcement That She