English Debate: Advertising & Manipulation
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Hi, I'm Jeffrey, a graduate student currently enrolled in a Master of Laws program in Taiwan. I'm excited to have the opportunity to discuss a variety of topics with you! See you all in our Langclub sessions!
Participants · 8 people
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ZIHO -
MateusToneli -
최고관리자
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suhan -
B2
shibgvilayil -
Jeff123 -
Janohi -
B1
angel
Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | How do you recognize when you are truly happy? |
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| Q2. | What view would you choose on a long ride? |
| Q3. | What is your favorite holiday and why? |
| Q4. | Where would you want to spend a sunrise? |
| Q5. | What inspires you the most? |
| Q6. | How do you typically show kindness to others in everyday life? |
| Q7. | What’s something new you learned recently? |
| Q8. | How do you recognize when it's time to take a new direction in life? |
| Q1. | Does advertising inform us or manipulate us? |
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| Q2. | Do "Targeted Ads" on social media feel like spying? |
| Q3. | Should advertisements be banned in schools? |
| Q4. | Are we brainwashed to buy things we don't need? |
| Q5. | Is "Influencer Marketing" more effective than TV commercials? |
| Q6. | Should photoshopped bodies in ads carry a warning label? |
| Q7. | Can you name a jingle or slogan that is stuck in your head? |
| Q8. | Is a world without ads possible? |
| Q1. | Learning from mistakes is essential to personal growth. When have you most clearly seen this in your life? |
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| Q2. | How do you cultivate patience? |
| Q3. | Why do some people find joy in organizing or decluttering their surroundings? |
| Q4. | Why do we avoid difficult conversations even when they lead to clarity? |
| Q5. | Why do moments of silence sometimes feel more expressive than words? |
| Q6. | What helps you react calmly to unexpected arguments? |
| Q7. | How would humanity change if all humans’ life expectancy was significantly increased (let’s say to around 500 years)? |
| Q8. | What makes small gestures emotionally powerful? |
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.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
