Is democracy always the best form of government?
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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 · 9 people
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Yong
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hniecalista
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TonyYu
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ElaineJ
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Nishant1
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MarioPiril
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Jo LC
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Khanh
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Ginah
Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
Q1. | What is your favorite board game or card game? |
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Q2. | Do you prefer traveling alone or with others? Why? |
Q3. | If you could swap lives with a cartoon character for a day, who would you choose and why? |
Q4. | What’s the best age to start learning a foreign language? |
Q5. | What was the best opportunity you ever received? |
Q6. | If you could only wear one color for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? |
Q7. | Describe a time when a challenge revealed hidden satrengths in you. |
Q8. | What’s a tradition that you’ve started or hope to start within your family or community? |
Q1. | What are the main strengths of democratic systems? |
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Q2. | Can democracy fail to represent minority voices? |
Q3. | Are some societies better suited for non-democratic models? |
Q4. | How does democracy deal with misinformation and populism? |
Q5. | Can too much freedom harm the democratic process? |
Q6. | Do elections always lead to fair and stable leadership? |
Q7. | How can democracies be protected from corruption or manipulation? |
Q8. | Is democracy still evolving in the digital age? |
Q1. | What would international relations look like in a world with no military forces? |
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Q2. | Do you believe traditional education is still effective? |
Q3. | Rivers shape landscapes and societies alike. Is there a river you feel connected to in any way? |
Q4. | Do you think you have an entrepreneurial mindset? |
Q5. | Are you adventurous in the kitchen? Do you cook new foods often? |
Q6. | How do you think we can encourage greater gender equality? |
Q7. | Imagine writing a letter to your future self. What’s the main message you’d include? |
Q8. | How often do you surprise others? how does it go? |
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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