Why is bad news so much more popular than good news?
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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. | Do you enjoy visiting famous tourist spots or hidden gems? |
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| Q2. | What is your favorite type of art? |
| Q3. | Would you rather life in a house or apartment? |
| Q4. | What is your favorite type of fruit juice? |
| Q5. | What is one thing you would like to change about your approach to setting and achieving goals? |
| Q6. | What are your thoughts on the concept of nature versus nurture? |
| Q7. | If you could have any famous musician teach you an instrument, who would it be and why? |
| Q8. | How do you stay motivated and inspired in your daily life? |
| Q1. | What does media literacy mean to you, and why is it important? |
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| Q2. | How do you evaluate the credibility of information and sources presented in media? |
| Q3. | Do you follow the news? How? (newspaper, radio, Internet, etc.) |
| Q4. | What are some strategies or tools people can use to improve their media literacy skills? |
| Q5. | Do you ever feel like taking a break from following the news? |
| Q6. | Why is bad news so much more popular than good news? |
| Q7. | When has the media sensationalized an event? |
| Q8. | How can media literacy be used as a tool for promoting social justice and combating misinformation? |
| Q1. | What big problem will technology solve next? |
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| Q2. | What's the best decision you've ever made? |
| Q3. | Do social situations often make you feel stressed? |
| Q4. | What is one thing you are grateful for in your life? |
| Q5. | What was your first car? |
| Q6. | Are there enough holidays in your country for which workers get the day or days off? |
| Q7. | How do you think we can address the issue of income disparity between urban and rural areas? |
| Q8. | How do you stay resilient and bounce back from setbacks or disappointments? |
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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