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May 24
Bermuda Day
A national holiday that marks the official start of summer on the island. It is the specific day when businessmen and executives are officially allowed to wear bermuda shorts to the office.
Speaking Discussion
- Is it ridiculous that men are usually forced to wear long, hot trousers to work in the summer?
- Does wearing shorts make an office worker look less professional, or is that an outdated rule?
- How does the climate of a country completely dictate its corporate fashion rules?
- What is the strictest, most uncomfortable dress code you have ever had to follow?
- If you could redesign the standard business suit, what would it look like?
Activity 1: The Great Debate
Motion: "Traditional business suits are a symbol of respect and should never be replaced by casual wear, regardless of the weather."
Split the class into two sides. Team A must defend formal tradition; Team B must argue for practicality and comfort.
Activity 2: Rapid Fire Sentences
Complete the sentence and justify it in 20 seconds.
- "If I were the CEO of a global company, the first rule I would change is..."
- "The most uncomfortable thing I have ever worn for a professional event was..."
- "In 50 years, I think the average office worker will be wearing..."