The Modern Struggle with Boredom
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I'm Diana from Costa Rica. I'm a secretary at a bilingual high school and a part-time English tutor. I'm a big fan of languages, especially English. I also love art, nature, and sweets. My main goal for this year is to learn new languages and more about education.
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Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | What’s something you’ve changed your mind about recently? |
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| Q2. | How do you hold yourself accountable for personal goals? |
| Q3. | Do you think you are independent? How and in what respects? |
| Q4. | How do you usually approach making difficult decisions? |
| Q5. | Do you have someone who you say you like but secretly hate? |
| Q6. | What is your favorite memory from a holiday or celebration? |
| Q7. | What little change improved your mornings? |
| Q8. | Are there any cultures that are particularly attractive to you? What do you like about them? |
| Q1. | When was the last time you allowed yourself to be completely bored? |
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| Q2. | Do smartphones make us terrified of sitting in silence for even a minute? |
| Q3. | Is boredom essential for human creativity and imagination? |
| Q4. | How did people pass the time during long journeys before the internet? |
| Q5. | Do you feel guilty when you are not doing something productive? |
| Q6. | Can prolonged boredom actually be harmful to a person's mental health? |
| Q7. | Is it a parent's responsibility to constantly entertain a bored child? |
| Q8. | What is your go-to activity when the internet suddenly goes down? |
| Q1. | What topics do you consider yourself capable of advising on? |
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| Q2. | How do you stay motivated when progress is invisible? |
| Q3. | Museums preserve history and culture. Is there a museum you wish to visit one day? |
| Q4. | How do you think shopping will be like in the future? |
| Q5. | What are 3 things you're grateful for? |
| Q6. | What do you think is the root cause of generational conflicts in workplaces? |
| Q7. | If someone approaches you and said "I love you". What would you say? |
| Q8. | What do you think is often misunderstood about introverted individuals? |
Rules
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