Debate: Is patriotism beneficial or dangerous to a country's development?
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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.
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Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | What is something you're grateful for today? |
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| Q2. | Why do some people fear the doctor or dentist? |
| Q3. | How do you maintain a mindset of continuous learning? |
| Q4. | Have you ever been caught off guard by your own emotions? |
| Q5. | Where do you feel most capable of expressing your ideas? |
| Q6. | Where would you like to build a meaningful tradition? |
| Q7. | If you could revisit a dream you once abandoned, which one calls you back? |
| Q8. | What are your best tips for acing an interview? |
| Q1. | What is the difference between patriotism and nationalism? |
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| Q2. | Do you consider yourself to be patriotic? |
| Q3. | Is "just war" truly possible? |
| Q4. | How did nationalism affect the development of modern nation-states? |
| Q5. | How does political philosophy affect a nation's development? |
| Q6. | What is the ultimate role of a government in society? |
| Q7. | Should citizens be required to serve their country in some way? |
| Q8. | Should citizenship be granted based on blood (jus sanguinis) or on birthplace (jus soli)? |
| Q1. | How can we create safer online spaces for marginalized groups? |
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| Q2. | What part of your personality surprises people? |
| Q3. | What makes you happy? |
| Q4. | What’s your favorite song/album/artist? |
| Q5. | How do you feel about helicopter parenting(parents who are too involved their kid's life)? |
| Q6. | If you owned a restaurant, what kinds of food would you serve? |
| Q7. | What did you do for Valentine’s Day this year? |
| Q8. | Think about a time you took a risk that completely changed your life. |
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