Cultural Expectations
Learn topic-related expressions and join the speaking club to practice them!

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 · 26 people
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ductran -
B1Joseline -
Sundar -
NeerajChauhan -
B1Svitlana76 -
Michael lee -
B2Raffa -
Luciana -
B2krishmakhaliq -
B2fox12 -
C1cyrel -
B2AbdhulHassan -
LindaZhang -
B2Jeff Stinvil -
Annapurna -
B2Cherrie -
B1Jin7 -
Apie -
Bill83 -
B2shibgvilayil -
C1Paris -
VanaPasaribu -
Mary22 -
Kristina1 -
RaffaellaFederle -
C1JoShin
Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | What’s something you’ve changed your mind about recently? |
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| Q2. | What little things annoy you? |
| Q3. | What is your favorite type of fish? |
| Q4. | What is a misconception people have about your profession? |
| Q5. | Who is the wisest person you know? |
| Q6. | What’s a piece of advice that has stuck with you for a long time? |
| Q7. | If you had more free time, what would you do? |
| Q8. | What is something that you are proud of? |
| Q1. | What are some expectations people have in your culture? |
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| Q2. | Have you ever felt pressure to follow cultural norms? |
| Q3. | What happens when someone breaks social expectations? |
| Q4. | How do expectations differ for men and women in your society? |
| Q5. | Do young people challenge cultural rules more than older people? |
| Q6. | What’s one cultural expectation you personally disagree with? |
| Q7. | Can cultural expectations be helpful? In what ways? |
| Q8. | What advice would you give to someone adjusting to a new culture? |
| Q1. | Do you think money can buy happiness? |
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| Q2. | In your opinion what’s the most important social issue in your country? |
| Q3. | What is one thing you would like to learn or improve upon? |
| Q4. | What are your thoughts on the role of public broadcasting and its funding in the current media landscape? |
| Q5. | What about yourself is completely different from what you were like 10 years ago? |
| Q6. | What qualities do you value most in a partner? |
| Q7. | What is the most valuable life lesson you've learned and who taught it to you? |
| Q8. | Can time travel ever be possible, and if so, what are the implications? |
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.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
Give others an equal opportunity to speak.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
Avoid Smoking / Drinking while you are talking.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
Turning your camera on is mandatory.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules

