English Conversation: Optimists vs. Pessimists
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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 · 28 people
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Volodymyr -
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Wiktoria Kolpak -
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Noemie
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B1Svitlana76
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C1JoShin
Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | What’s a story from your family history that fascinates or inspires you? |
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| Q2. | What kind of legacy would you like to leave behind? |
| Q3. | How do you think standardized testing impacts students' learning experiences and academic performance? |
| Q4. | What's the biggest health scare you've had? |
| Q5. | How do you differentiate between fear and intuition? |
| Q6. | What’s something that consistently renews your sense of hope? |
| Q7. | When have you felt unexpectedly grateful for a challenging experience? |
| Q8. | Do you think you are broad minded? |
| Q1. | Is your glass "half full" (optimist) or "half empty" (pessimist)? |
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| Q2. | Do pessimists avoid disappointment by expecting the worst? |
| Q3. | Can an optimist and a pessimist be a successful couple? |
| Q4. | Do you think positive thinking can actually change reality? |
| Q5. | Is "Toxic Positivity" (ignoring negative feelings) a problem? |
| Q6. | Are you optimistic about the future of the world? |
| Q7. | Do you surround yourself with positive people? |
| Q8. | Is being a "Realist" just a nice word for being a pessimist? |
| Q1. | What is the most trivial thing about which you have a strong opinion? |
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| Q2. | What helps you remain emotionally flexible? |
| Q3. | How can governments support aging populations with accessible services? |
| Q4. | How do you maintain a sense of wonder and curiosity throughout your life? |
| Q5. | How would you change the world if you could? |
| Q6. | Why do we replay conversations long after they happen? |
| Q7. | How can humor serve as a tool for dealing with difficult topics? |
| Q8. | Do you believe in astrology ? |
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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