Why is humor often culturally subjective?
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I'm Teacher Michael, a licensed English teacher.
I'm originally from the United States, but I have been working as a full-time TEFL-certified high school English teacher in Thailand since 2013. I have a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and I am currently studying for my Master's Degree in Liberal Arts.
Participants · 18 people
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Jehisson0 -
Suku -
C1
wjshin -
Lea Zuaim -
C1
Diana Villagra -
Zun -
Tony -
Vincrnt -
B2
Sophieeeee -
Eve -
Jade -
Mostafamourad -
Mudin -
Camelia -
Hamota -
Tung Dang
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Carl Perl -
sunny
Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | What are you most afraid of? |
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| Q2. | What do you attribute the biggest successes in your life to? How about your biggest failures? |
| Q3. | How do people in your country or culture typically celebrate milestones or life events (e.g., birthdays, weddings, graduations)? |
| Q4. | If you could have any piece of technology from any time period, what would it be and why? |
| Q5. | What's the most important lesson you've learned from a book, and how has it impacted your life? |
| Q6. | Why do we judge ourselves by our intentions but judge others by their actions? |
| Q7. | If you have bad memories attached to a person should/would you meet/talk to that person again? |
| Q8. | What is something that you've always wanted to do? |
| Q1. | How do you know what joke is proper to tell to your friends? |
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| Q2. | When are some time you shouldn't tell a joke. |
| Q3. | How can a joke hurt someone? |
| Q4. | Why is humor often culturally subjective? |
| Q5. | What always makes you laugh? |
| Q6. | Do you enjoy watching comedy shows or films? Why or why not? |
| Q7. | Do you think it's important to be able to laugh at ourselves? |
| Q8. | Is "laughter the best medicine"? Why or why not? |
| Q1. | What do you think is keeping you from complete happiness? |
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| Q2. | What benefits does art provide society? Does art hurt society in any way? |
| Q3. | If you could learn any fictional or real language overnight, which would you choose and why? |
| Q4. | How do you think we can address the issue of human trafficking? |
| Q5. | What are your thoughts on the role of public art in cities? |
| Q6. | What activities makes you feel you are living life to the fullest? |
| Q7. | Do you often read movie spoilers? |
| Q8. | Have you ever had a cultural misunderstanding? |
Rules
Please be kind and respectful.
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No flirting! Don't ask for other people's social network, number etc. if he/she refuses to give them.
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Give others an equal opportunity to speak.
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Avoid Smoking / Drinking while you are talking.
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Turning your camera on is mandatory.
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