Lebanese American University
Byblos, Lebanon
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
Name: Amar Al Bakkar
ID#: 201101998
Email Address: amar.albakkar@lau.edu
Tel: 03/925225
Instructor: Mrs. Therese Nasrallah
Date of Presentation: July 2, 2012
General Purpose: To inform
Specific purpose: To inform my audience about the Indian culture's diversity
Central Idea: India is a fascinating country with diverse traditions related to their language, their costumes, and their cuisine.
Organization: Topical Order
Visual Aids: Power Point Presentation
Audience: University colleagues especially those interested in travelling or in improving their knowledge about cultural diversity.
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Indian Sari, with all its classic appeal and new evolution, is simply a treasure chest offers a distinct range of colored elegance, beauty and grace. The vast range of traditional clothing from bold and beautiful classic collection to simple design all is simply to pamper your every moment. Let’s take a look how much your beauty gets appreciation by some tips on wearing the long unique cloth.
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