Are Self-Checkout Machines Making Shopping Better or Worse?
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Hello everyone, my name is Mateus, and I’m from Brazil. I have a strong interest in meaningful conversations, cultural exchange, and the sharing of ideas. I look forward to hosting sessions where participants can practice English, explore different perspectives, and engage in thoughtful and productive discussions together.
Participants · 20 people
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ErtErt -
C1
Jeff123 -
Thao Fiona -
Yong -
JohnSwank -
Anmol 1209 -
migmejialex -
C1
AntonioJusto -
B2
Song -
Daniel Planas -
Takasan -
MateusToneli -
ThiKimTuyenVo -
KatieKim
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JuanNavarroCabrelles -
TamaraCevallos -
FreddyFig -
JOSEALEXXANDERLATORREDELVALLE -
NatalieLuff -
C1
IsabellaCas
Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | What moment recently made you feel truly present? |
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| Q2. | If animals could speak, what species would you want to have a conversation with? |
| Q3. | Do you think there are only two genders? |
| Q4. | What’s your favorite time of day? |
| Q5. | What are the bad habits of others you can't ignore? |
| Q6. | If seasons never changed, which would you most like to live in eternally? |
| Q7. | If you could have lunch with anyone in the world, who would you choose? |
| Q8. | Do you prefer spending time alone or with friends? |
| Q1. | Do you prefer self-checkout machines or human cashiers? |
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| Q2. | Are self-checkouts actually faster for customers? |
| Q3. | Should shoppers receive a discount for scanning their own products? |
| Q4. | Do self-checkouts remove useful jobs? |
| Q5. | Why do the machines often create frustration? |
| Q6. | Should stores always provide a human checkout option? |
| Q7. | Are customers more likely to steal when using self-checkout? |
| Q8. | What would the ideal checkout experience look like? |
| Q1. | What inspires you to continue learning? |
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| Q2. | How do you respond when someone avoids answering directly? |
| Q3. | If you were given an envelope with the time and date of your death inside, would you open it? |
| Q4. | Imagine writing a letter to your future self. What’s the main message you’d include? |
| Q5. | How can people keep their curiosity alive throughout adulthood? |
| Q6. | If you could choose one inanimate object to have a conversation with, which would it be and what would you discuss? |
| Q7. | Who has inspired you to grow and change? |
| Q8. | How do you regain confidence after a mistake? |
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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