Friday the 13th
Do you know the origin of Friday the 13th, and the "bad luck" associated with it?
Here's one origin...
"Friday the Thirteenth - The Scandinavian's believed that the number 13 was unlucky due to the mythological 12 demigods being joined by a 13th, an evil one, who brought misfortune upon humans. It was also said that Christ was crucified on Friday and the number of guests at the party of the Last Supper was 13, with the 13th guest being Judas, the traitor."
The origin of events and words work well when presenting because of the curiosity trivia factor. Most people like to know how things work, or how they came into being.
If you were to speak before a group today and say, "Here we are on Friday the 13th. Sounds ominous. It should. The date took on significance because of this beginning..."
Half the group will tell a friend or family member that origin tonight. They will find a way to share the trivia. "Hey, do you know how Friday the 13th became so mysterious?"
Rules of using curiosity trivia in your speeches.
1. It needs to relate in some way to the day or subject at hand. Don't throw out a "Did you know..." if the audience won't immediately recognize the reason you're sharing it.
2. Don't try to sound smart. Say, "We're exploring success today. A word that is only a few hundred years old in our language. It was originally used as a blessing. A prophetic word for another's future..." Don't say, "The etymology of the word success is most fascinating indeed."
3. Use them lightly. One or two a speech is plenty. One is preferable. Using more makes you appear lazy.
http://www.instantspeakingsuccess.com/resources.htm
Here's one origin...
"Friday the Thirteenth - The Scandinavian's believed that the number 13 was unlucky due to the mythological 12 demigods being joined by a 13th, an evil one, who brought misfortune upon humans. It was also said that Christ was crucified on Friday and the number of guests at the party of the Last Supper was 13, with the 13th guest being Judas, the traitor."
The origin of events and words work well when presenting because of the curiosity trivia factor. Most people like to know how things work, or how they came into being.
If you were to speak before a group today and say, "Here we are on Friday the 13th. Sounds ominous. It should. The date took on significance because of this beginning..."
Half the group will tell a friend or family member that origin tonight. They will find a way to share the trivia. "Hey, do you know how Friday the 13th became so mysterious?"
Rules of using curiosity trivia in your speeches.
1. It needs to relate in some way to the day or subject at hand. Don't throw out a "Did you know..." if the audience won't immediately recognize the reason you're sharing it.
2. Don't try to sound smart. Say, "We're exploring success today. A word that is only a few hundred years old in our language. It was originally used as a blessing. A prophetic word for another's future..." Don't say, "The etymology of the word success is most fascinating indeed."
3. Use them lightly. One or two a speech is plenty. One is preferable. Using more makes you appear lazy.
http://www.instantspeakingsuccess.com/resources.htm
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