"Since I'm the first one up, I'll try to get things off to a good start for the underclassmen and upperclassmen who follow. But if I don't manage to, don't blame me—this is as good as I get."
Song Lin's first sentence on stage drew a round of laughter. He wasn't going for a serious, solemn approach; instead, he opted for an interactive one.
This was a refreshing change for the teachers, who had already listened to a dozen or so speeches, and the students felt the same way.
It was effective—a clever little trick on his part.
But after that one interactive line, he had to get serious with his speech. Otherwise, he'd leave the teachers with a frivolous impression.
He was clearly aware of this. His expression turned serious, and he began his formal speech.
