Why do some cultures remove shoes indoors while others don’t?
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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 · 6 people
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KarenS -
Shanna -
Elimar -
lalala1 -
B1
Svitlana76 -
B2
Cherrie
Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | What is your favorite type of exercise or physical activity? |
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| Q2. | If you had a child, what leisure places would you go to with your child? |
| Q3. | What is your favorite memory from a family gathering? |
| Q4. | Which musician's or band's style do you admire the most and why? |
| Q5. | Share a time when you changed your mind about something significant. |
| Q6. | How do you stay healthy? |
| Q7. | What would be the most bizarre theme for a restaurant? |
| Q8. | If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would it be? |
| Q1. | Why do some cultures remove shoes indoors while others don’t? |
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| Q2. | Does this custom show respect, cleanliness, or identity? |
| Q3. | Would you follow this rule in another country? |
| Q4. | Do you think homes feel different with shoes on? |
| Q5. | Should public places like schools or offices adopt this rule? |
| Q6. | What do shoes symbolize in your culture? |
| Q7. | Have you ever felt uncomfortable about shoe customs abroad? |
| Q8. | Would you invent a new global etiquette for this? |
| Q1. | What’s important for self-discovery and personal growth? |
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| Q2. | Art often challenges people to think differently. Has a piece of art ever changed your outlook? |
| Q3. | Do you prefer to drink coffee or tea? (or neither?) |
| Q4. | What’s your opinion on working from home? |
| Q5. | Which art form has had a strong influence on your life? |
| Q6. | What is the value of humility? |
| Q7. | Imagine a city where drones handle most deliveries. What benefits and challenges would arise? |
| Q8. | What is your definition of 'strength'? |
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