A speech I'm giving in communications class

For my communications class, I'm supposed to give a speech about interacting with another culture. I suggested the otaku to my professor and she agreed as long as I explained what the otaku were first, since she had never heard of them before. What do y'all think about my rough draft?

Otaku in the midst

Intro to the Otaku:
“Otaku may sound like a strange and exotic people to you, but they are actually very common place. Like the Roma people (who are better known as “gyspies”), the Otaku are a people without a homeland. Some legends say the Otaku originally came from Akihabara, Japan but this is anecdotal and Otaku are found worldwide. In fact, one of the hotspots of Otaku culture is located nearby to us in Baltimore and it has been rumored that President Obama is part Otaku. The Otaku have a vibrant and very distinct culture. They have many customs which may seem strange and offputting and are usually suspicious of outsiders, but they can also be quite understanding and accepting.

Purpose of this presentation: Knowing how to interact productively with the Otaku is difficult for some but it is a useful skill for those interested in careers in exciting fields like computing and biotechnology because a large number of Otaku work in these fields.

Greetings:
“Greetings do not hold a great deal of importance to the Otaku, but as an outsider, they can allow you to start a relationship on the right foot.”
For males:
   -don’t come on too strong or confidently, the Otaku might regard you with suspicion.
   -Otaku prefer that greetings typically be followed by a change of subject towards neutral ground:
      -Consumer technology
         -consumer technology jokes
      -monty python (if you don’t know what this is, then look it up!)
      -obscure culture
         -Japanese television
         -comic books
         -video games made in the 90’s
         -foods with very high calorie content, preferably obscure”
“So if I was introducing myself to an otaku, I might say ‘Hi, I’m John. Hey, is that a can of Bawls energy drink? Good stuff, even if I prefer cherry coke.”

For females:
   -you should be aware that otaku culture is very matriarchal
      -but this turns out to be more of a hindrance then a help for most women
      -to facilitate communication, you may want to use an interpreter
      -alternatively, dress as a male
   -if communicating as a female then make certain to exhibit the following in your greetings
      -harsh, authoritative tones
      -impatience
      -if possible, sarcasm

“Once you are talking with an Otaku, costume plays a small role, but can be useful for an outsider.”

Dress
   Watch out for:
      -As stated previously, otaku society has an impractical reverence for women, as a result, most otome, as otaku women are known, shun female dress outside of ceremonial occasions
      -otaku are also suspicious of many organizations and wearing identifying clothing may make them uncomfortable around you
         -bussiness wear
         -sports jerseys or caps
   -Otaku consider informal wear appropriate for any and all occasions, but t-shirts are considered traditional at non-ceremonial otaku gatherings.
   -As an outsider, your dress will be appreciated for:
      -t-shirts regarding consumer technology
         -especially jokes
            -especially especially puns
      -non-sensical t-shirts
      -t-shirts about anything really obscure
   -Exact imitation of otaku dress will likely be viewed as patronizing or suspicious

“When trying to fit in remember that otaku may be suspicious but will generally accept anyone who embraces their customs.”

Communication
   -Many subjects are taboo
      -dating
      -careers
      -anything taking place outdoors
   -However self-depreciating humor can be used to safely broach these subjects
   -Topics change frequently and will often include
      -cats do many funny thing
         -in particular poses
      -how much stuff sucks
         -televisions shows
         -harry potter books after the first were a let down
      -puns
      -confusion
         -expect it
      -Self reference
         -is self referential
      -Antagonism
         -antagonism is a sign of friendship
         -but do not escalate
         -and always keep it nonsensical
         -Being informed that your mother had promiscuous sex last night is a sign of great respect in otaku culture and should be reciprocated

“While your talking there are a few non verbal cues to be aware of.”
Eye contact and spatial relationships:
   Physical contact
      -never a good idea
   Eye contact
      -okay in small doses
      -best avoided as much as possible
      -ideally two conversing otaku both regard a nearby object during a conversation

“With these ground rules for communication, you are ready to understand otaku socializing”
Socializing
   -All communication is socializing
   -If you try to behave seriously, your resistance will be futile
   -If Otaku are not making jokes with you, then they are suspicious of you and regard you as an outsider
   -You are advised not to attempt any communication without socializing first

“The ways of the otaku might seem strange, but being able to win their acceptance could be a huge boast for your career.”