English Chat: Names & Personal Identity
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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 · 17 people
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Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | Think back to an adventure you’ve had—what made it unforgettable? |
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| Q2. | What social media sites are you active on? |
| Q3. | What’s a memory from your travels that continues to inspire you? |
| Q4. | What was your least favorite class at school? |
| Q5. | What is the best piece of business advice you've ever received? |
| Q6. | What would you do if you had the power to cure any disease, but it would cost you your own life? |
| Q7. | How do you think the process of cooking and sharing food can strengthen relationships and foster a sense of community? |
| Q8. | If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be? |
| Q1. | Do you like your given name, or have you ever wished you could change it? |
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| Q2. | Do you think a person's name can actually influence their personality or success? |
| Q3. | Is it respectful or outdated for a woman to take her husband's last name after marriage? |
| Q4. | Do you have a nickname that only your close friends or family members call you? |
| Q5. | Is it annoying when people constantly mispronounce or misspell your name? |
| Q6. | Should parents be allowed to give their children extremely bizarre or funny names? |
| Q7. | Would you ever name your child exactly after yourself (like a "Junior")? |
| Q8. | Do you judge people based on how traditional or modern their name sounds? |
| Q1. | Why do people underestimate how much they influence others? |
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| Q2. | How does participating in group activities shape personal confidence? |
| Q3. | Should society focus more on preventative health care than treatment? |
| Q4. | How do you approach conflict resolution and communication in your relationships? |
| Q5. | What helps you decide who to trust? |
| Q6. | How do you think the concept of success has changed over time, and what does it mean to you today? |
| Q7. | What does civic responsibility mean in your daily life? |
| Q8. | What do you think is the most important part of your culture? |
Rules
Please be kind and respectful.
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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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