Wise words.
If you’ve been chosen as best man, you’ll probably need to make a speech. Don’t panic. No one want you to fail. Not even your father-in-law. Well maybe a little bit to prove he’s still top dog.
In any case it’s vital to remember that it’s not what you say but what you shouldn’t say that will determine whether your mate or his new life partner will ever speak to you again.
A few simple rules:
Leave out the ex-girlfriends/boyfriends – or ex-wives/husbands. Actually, if there’s an ex at all, don’t mention them.
Swear not to swear.
The bride rules. Make fun of the groom but never the bride. Like never.
What happens on the stag do stays on the stag do. But try not to do stuff on the stag do that has to stay on the stag do.
Don’t write your speech the night before. Do write it down. Chances are even if you can still remember your home room teacher’s name from your primary school days, your memory will fail you on your mate’s wedding day if you don’t write it down.
Practice, Practice, Practice. Preferably on someone who is unflinchingly honest. So probably not your mum.
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