Can optimism be beneficial to our health? Why or why not?
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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 · 30 people
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Lucass -
VladoBP -
Poyah -
B2
Song -
natsuko -
B1
Dasha -
B2
Tony -
Olibuddy -
B2Jessicaw -
VincentC -
B2
Forster -
Takasan
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B1Thao Fiona
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will iam -
DavidDanielBarrientosCondori -
C2DavidONe -
C2Michael Desrosiers -
somarsod -
Famous -
maimai -
SamjhanaDahal -
jungnguyen -
MrBean
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renzoinchains -
Marin -
JPalma -
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Akshay -
Julia Vladi -
C1wjshin
Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | If you could have any job in the world but had to give up your current one, what would it be? |
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| Q2. | If you could have any animal as a pet, what would you choose and why? |
| Q3. | How do young people in your culture behave differently from older people? |
| Q4. | What is something you're proud of that no one knows about? |
| Q5. | Do you think there is an objective truth, or is truth subjective? |
| Q6. | How often do you go to a cinema or watch a movie? |
| Q7. | What's the most interesting or unique job you've ever had? |
| Q8. | Describe an interesting story you've seen recently about a scientific finding or a new technological development. |
| Q1. | Are you a "glass half full" or "glass half empty" person? |
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| Q2. | Do you think that some people are more genetically positive than others? |
| Q3. | What is the distinction between optimism and naivety? |
| Q4. | Can optimism be beneficial to our health? Why or why not? |
| Q5. | Can someone change to become more positive in their outlook? How? |
| Q6. | Can someone be too optimistic? How so? |
| Q7. | Have you ever been around someone who was always pessimistic and negative? What was it like? |
| Q8. | What is your personal philosophy towards positivity or negativity? |
| Q1. | Do you enjoy doing housework? |
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| Q2. | What is your favorite snack? |
| Q3. | What is something you had to learn the hard way? |
| Q4. | If you were a superhero, what would be the most inconvenient superpower to have? |
| Q5. | What's one thing you've always wanted to do but haven't had the chance to yet? |
| Q6. | Do you feel good after accomplishing something? For how many days? |
| Q7. | What makes a good first date in your opinion? |
| Q8. | What are your thoughts on the concept of free will? |
Rules
Please be kind and respectful.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
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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