Quote by Adlai E. Stevenson

The relationship of the toastmaster to speaker should be the same as that of the fan to the fan dancer. It should call attention to the subject without making any particular effort to cover it.

The relationship of the toastmaster to speaker should be the

Summary

This quote by Adlai E. Stevenson suggests that the role of a toastmaster (someone who introduces and proposes toasts at an event) towards a speaker is similar to that of a fan to a fan dancer. The toastmaster should focus attention on the speaker and the subject of their speech, but should not overshadow or try to steal the limelight. Like a fan dancer who skillfully uses the fan to enhance and highlight their performance, the toastmaster should subtly and seamlessly bring attention to the speaker and their message without drawing excessive attention to themselves.

By Adlai E. Stevenson

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