Preparation outline for informative speech
Topic: The Japanese culture
Purpose:
To know more about the traditions, specialties, and manners in japan, and to understand how they’ve changed today.
Introduction: “We find Japan a little more difficult to understand because it has proven its 20’Th century prowess through the ancient traditions still persist”, a quote by Arthur Erickson. The Japanese culture is a very rich and special culture characterized by its traditions, specialties, and by manners.
Central idea: The Japanese culture is a very rich and special culture.
Preview:
Its traditions that have persisted through time (such as the wearing of the kimono, and the tea ceremony) and certain specialties and manners that are exclusive to the Japanese population characterize the Japanese culture.
Body
1- Japanese traditions
A- wearing of the kimono
1-Definition and explanation of how to wear
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