traditions have grown over time. One distinguishing facet of the Japanese culture is the "geisha." The practice of the "geisha" tradition is elegant‚ stunning‚ and sophisticated while it empowers women simultaneously. This environment enabled the development for Japanese women to gain a form of influence or power that did not exist to the majority of women throughout the world. The Oxford English Dictionary defines “geisha” as “a Japanese girl whose profession is to entertain men by dancing and singing;
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Alexandra Guerrero Composition I December 2‚ 2015 Geisha The geisha have long served as one of Japan’s oldest professions. They are female entertainers who act as hostesses and engage in conversation‚ perform traditional dance and music‚ and play games with their (usually male) clients.Dating back centuries‚ they have charmed patrons with their wit‚ humor‚ and proficiency in the traditional arts. The name term ‘Geisha’ comes from the two kanji symbols consisting of ‚ 芸 (gei) meaning
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friendship was at its end. At this very day‚ I am still wondering as to what happened to our perfect friendship. I may never know the reason‚ however‚ I can bring some clarity into my understanding of this discontinued friendship. Throughout this memoir‚ I will describe my friendship with Anthony‚ analyze it through many perspectives‚ and compare how I felt three years ago to my current feelings. About eleven odd years ago‚ a special friend came into my life by the name of Anthony. I met him when
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and operating the teahouse. Teahouses are the most prominent place for geishas to entertain at. As the name suggests‚ teahouses are also a place for the traditional tea ceremony to be held. This is a prominent skill of a geisha. The ceremony consists of a skilled practitioner ceremoniously preparing green tea to a small number of guests. Teahouses also serve alcohol and meals‚ and frequently host dinner parties. When a geisha is needed to entertain guests‚ the hostess will contact the registry office
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Joshua McDowell Memoir Essay Early Draft: Engl 202 AAH Jon Troyer Ivy Tech Community College Memoir Essay Early Draft As I step off the yellow school bus‚ I looked up at the big‚ brown brick elementary school. Kids were everywhere. I was excited. The night before‚ I could hardly sleep. I kept getting up every five minute‚ afraid I might oversleep. I felt like the big man on campus‚ but in reality‚ I was the little man on campus. I was about six years old and so tiny among
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Kylie Schoen Ms. Zamierowski LENG111 10/7/13 Out of the corner of my eye‚ I saw the pyramid start to fall‚ and with it‚ my heart dropped. I could not believe after all this time and all the challenges we faced‚ a simple pyramid would be our downfall. My mind went in reverse and I reminisced about everything we had been through together to get to this point. It was finally the year we all looked forward to ever since we were freshmen: Senior Year! My group of best friends had been close all
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When I was young not much mattered. Then I found something I cared about it was really all I wanted. Sometimes when you get an opportunity and you don’t seize it in that sliver of a moment‚ you miss out on something that could’ve been amazing. Then again‚ there’s also the chance you’ll slip up if you do take it. Either way‚ there’s a lesson learned in it even if it’s the brutal lesson learned through failure. I remember on the bus home from camp. I was thirteen and so was she. When summer started
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Today the make-up of geisha is one of the most recognizable characteristics about them‚ but historically this has not always been the case. The origins of white face make-up in Japanese culture are largely disputed. Some believe that the Japanese were inspired by "pale faced" European women‚ while others believe that it originated in China and was later adopted by the women in the Japanese court. The use of white make-up in Japanese history can be dated back as early as the Heian Era (794-1185 AD)
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Eating it when it first comes out of the oven is an extraordinary experience. The steam rises‚ omitting a delightful aroma that will make any mouth water. The gooey pools of cinnamon and brown sugar juxtapose mountains of crusty goodness; sit atop a moist‚ firm cake. Sliding a knife through the warm cake in order to retrieve a piece from the center; which is the most delectable part; promotes anticipation for the moment when the cinnamon‚ brown sugar and cake‚ can touch the lips. Placing a piece
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about two out of every 100‚000 people affected by the disease‚ according to the ALS Association. Mitch’s long time professor Morrie also has ALS. Despite having this unfortunate disease‚ Morrie is still optimistic and teaching lessons to Mitch. In the Memoir Tuesday with Morrie Morrie teaches people through loving and trusting family‚ accept aging and realizing love goes on even after a person is gone. Firstly Morrie teaches that sticking and trusting family is important in life. Morries childhood was
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