Can a Single Story Create Unfair Stereotypes About a Culture?
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Hi! I’m Evelyn. I’m from Taiwan and currently doing a Master’s degree in occupational therapy in Australia. I love meeting new people and chatting with people from different backgrounds. I’m really looking forward to having great conversations with you!
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Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | Do you have someone who you say you like but secretly hate? |
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| Q2. | What is your favorite way to relax after a long day of work or study? |
| Q3. | In what ways do you benefit the world? |
| Q4. | What’s a lesson you learned the hard way but are now grateful for? |
| Q5. | What is your favorite season and why? |
| Q6. | What’s a habit you’ve cultivated that significantly improves your daily life? |
| Q7. | How do you handle moments of doubt or uncertainty? |
| Q8. | What item would you redesign entirely? |
| Q1. | Where do our first impressions of other cultures usually come from? |
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| Q2. | Can movies and news shape how we see an entire country? |
| Q3. | Why are negative stories often easier to remember? |
| Q4. | Have you ever discovered that a stereotype you believed was wrong? |
| Q5. | Should creators feel responsible for how they represent other cultures? |
| Q6. | Can positive stereotypes also be harmful? |
| Q7. | Does travel usually weaken stereotypes? |
| Q8. | How can people avoid judging a culture from only one story? |
| Q1. | Where would you love to visit for a cultural exchange? |
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| Q2. | Is it important to have fun in life? |
| Q3. | If you could instantly acquire any new skill or talent, what would it be? |
| Q4. | If you owned a restaurant, what kinds of food would you serve? |
| Q5. | If you could have dinner with any author, living or dead, who would it be and what would you discuss? |
| Q6. | What are some of the most important lessons or values that you hope to pass on to future generations? |
| Q7. | How does participating in group activities shape personal confidence? |
| Q8. | Can time travel ever be possible, and if so, what are the implications? |
Rules
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Give others an equal opportunity to speak.
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