Public speaking

Instructor: Le Thi Ngoc Uyen

Full name: Ho Van Ket

Group: 1

PUBLIC SPEAKING OUTLINE

Topic: Giving present

General purpose: To inform

Specific purpose:To inform my audiences about some specific information of

giving present that we need to know.

Thesis statement: Giving present is not an easy task. That’s why you need to be

fully-aware of why to give, who to give, what to give and how to give.

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Attention Getter: To begin with my presentation, I will show a funny

short video. Can you guess my topic today? Well, I’d like to talk about a

topic that I think you have already known something about. Believe it or

not, it’s giving present. That’s right, giving present.

B. Reasons to listen: Giving present is a surprisingly significant and

important part of human interaction, helping to define relationships and

strengthen with family and friends bonds. In your life, you will have to

give present to someone,so some information I provide is important to

help you promote giving present skill in your daily life.

C. Thesis statement: Giving present is not an easy task. That’s why you

need to be fully-aware of why to give, who to give, what to give and how

to give.

D. Credibility statement:

1. I have read and studied my collection of books about giving

present many times, and have researched on the Internet.

2. I have useful experiences to give present for my relatives and

friends, even foreign friends.

E. Preview of main points:

1. Firstly, I will discuss the meaning of present.

2. Secondly, I will recommend the appropriate presents for some

kinds of people.

3. Finally, I will present the differences in culture of giving present

in some countries.

II. BODY

Transition: Are you good to go? Ok. Let me start with a show of the meaning of

present.

A. The meaning of present

Four Specific meanings:

First of all, presents to show that you love and care. Such as sweet-

heart, members in family, or close-friends.

Next, presents to celebrate life’s special occasions and events. For

example, birthday, job promotion, wedding, baby shower, Christmas

day, graduating from university etc.

Then, presents to show your gratitude and say “thank you”. For

example, for your teacher on Teacher’s Day, for your parents on

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day and for someone always help you in

life.

Last but not least, presents to apologize and reconcile your

differences. As you make mistake to someone you should give present

to show that you would like to apologize and reconcile with them.

Transition: That’s enough about the meaning of present. Now, let’s move on to the

appropriate presents for some kinds of people.

B. The appropriate presents for some kinds of people.

Every year when the holidays roll around, it's inevitable that this question pops up: “What kinds of presents should I get for the special people in my life?” Don't worry, I will recommend to you.

1. For children.

Children love presents that are custom-made. Stitching their

names on backpacks, beach towels for a girl or boy. You

could give toys, dolls, keepsake boxes. These presents for

boys and girls are sure to be delighted.

2. For the old.

Finding the perfect present for an elderly can be

challenging. Food presents are often welcome because it is

often difficult for the elderly to shop. In addition, you can

give others such as fruits, picture frame clothesline, film

tickets and so on.

3. For men.

Getting present for men is not too difficult. Deciding what to

get a man usually involves finding out what his hobbies and

favorite "toys" are. When in doubt go with something

practical; something that helps him work, study, play, or

relax: tools, watch, wine, cook and health books.

4. For women.

With so many options, it's hard to know what would make

the perfect present for women. I think you should give her

something such as a scrapbook, picture frame clothesline,

food, perfume and jewellries.

Transition: Next, let’s talk about the differences in culture of giving present in

some countries

C. The differences in culture of giving present in some countries

In China, avoid giving a clock because it is connected with

funerals.

In South Korea, don’t give four of anything because four is an

unlucky number.

In Japan, don’t give white flowers and don’t wrap the present in

white paper because they are considered as death.

In Latin America, don’t give knives because it means the

cutting of a relationship. If you receive a knife, you can give

coins in return to stop the influence of the knives.

In Vietnam, abstain from giving marigolds, this flower is

associated with worship and death. If you are falling in love,

you should not give a scarf to your honey, it means that your

relationship is broken up.

Transition: I told you about my topic “giving present”. Let me summarize my

presentation’s contents.

III. CONCLUSION

A. Review the main points:

1. Today, I firstly discussed the meaning of present.

2. Secondly, I recommended the appropriate presents for some kinds

of people.

3. Finally, I presented the differences in culture of giving present in

some countries.

B. Restate the thisis: Giving present is not an easy task. That’s why you

need to be fully-aware of why to give, who to give, what to give and how

to give.

C. Closure: Overall, giving present is not a process easily that leading to

prepare carefully. Giving present helps make the world a better place to

live. Furthermore, it helps us get much happiness and memories when we

give presents to friends and family, it plays a key role in our lives.

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