Should Voting Be Mandatory in a Democracy?
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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 · 19 people
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Asbina
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최고관리자
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B2Hoang
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mikomiko
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Nina5000
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aasimfaraz
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SachinSingh
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B2Cherrie
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B2Matan
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C1Rachelsunuseonly
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B1Yitian
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C1Sand
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MarieOriola
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B2Michael lee
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Máté
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jennie in Korea
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KomalShah2
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B2Max33
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B1Svitlana76
Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
Q1. | How do your family's interests or hobbies align with your own, and how do they differ? |
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Q2. | What is something that always makes you smile or laugh? |
Q3. | What’s a personal boundary that you never compromise? |
Q4. | What is your favorite way to relax after a long day? |
Q5. | When was the last time you were pleasantly surprised by something or someone? |
Q6. | What did you want to be when you were a child? |
Q7. | How would you make math class more interesting for students? |
Q8. | Can you tell me about a time when you were really proud of yourself? |
Q1. | Why do some countries require citizens to vote by law? |
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Q2. | Does mandatory voting strengthen or weaken democracy? |
Q3. | Should people be forced to vote if they’re uninformed? |
Q4. | How can voter turnout be increased without coercion? |
Q5. | Does low voter turnout harm democratic legitimacy? |
Q6. | Should there be penalties for not voting in elections? |
Q7. | Can mandatory voting reduce political polarization? |
Q8. | Is the right not to vote also part of democratic freedom? |
Q1. | Many people dream about writing a book. What genre would your book be, and what story would it tell? |
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Q2. | What is luck? |
Q3. | How common is your family name common in your country? |
Q4. | Why are some people naturally drawn to leadership roles? |
Q5. | What are some tips for maintaining a healthy work-life balance? |
Q6. | Should esports be considered sports? |
Q7. | Where do you go to feel inspired by art or design? |
Q8. | How can we create safer online spaces for marginalized groups? |
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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