In the world of public speaking, there are a number of different types  of speeches that we can give. One of the most difficult speeches is called the roast.  Just in case you’ve never given a roast before, a roast is intended to  both honor and gently tease the guest of honor in front of his  coworkers, family, and friends.

All too often what speakers forget is that a roast is not done to punish  the person being roasted, but rather to honor them and pay tribute to  them. The problem is that many roasts are not done very well and end up leaving the person being roasted feeling bad. 

What’s the right way to do a roast? 

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