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Definition A speech for a birthday guest presented by a relative (a parent, a child, etc.), a close friend or a colleague. A birthday speech traditionally contains stable congratulatory expressions and expressions of wish. Characteristics A birthday speech can be of two types: a formal speech and a casual one.…

Definition A motivational speech is a highly emotional speech that serves to urge and stimulate a group to pursue significant personal and corporate goals, choose right corporate strategy, correct mistakes, etc. Additionally, a motivational speech arms the audience with tools and awareness they should possess to succeed in their personal…

Definition A layout speech gives someone directions or explains the location of a place. It tells the audience where the things are, what their size and shape is. The speech is successful when the audience can find their way round the place that is described by the speaker. Structure/outline 1.…

Russian Wedding Traditions Contemporary Russian wedding tradition has adopted various features of Western weddings, but certain traditions remained. Thus, usually the Russian wedding is celebrated during at least two days. The first day includes the civil ceremony, church wedding and the beginning of the wedding reception. The second day is…

Traditionally, the "best man" is a male role. Nevertheless, today there is a clear trend for the bride's close friend and honor attendant (Honor Maid/Matron) to greet and toast the newlyweds along with her male counterpart. Honor Maid's speech is not mandatory and this gives her relative freedom to design…