Is Mandatory Military Service Actually a Good Idea?
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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. | Share a moment when you overcame doubt and surprised yourself. |
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| Q2. | Do you have a favorite animal? |
| Q3. | If you could go on a road trip with any person, who would it be and where would you go? |
| Q4. | What is your favorite type of travel: luxury, budget, or backpacking? |
| Q5. | When is the last time you forgot something important? |
| Q6. | What simple pleasure do you make sure to enjoy regularly? |
| Q7. | If you could trust your intuition completely, what choice would you make next? |
| Q8. | Should students be required to learn an instrument? |
| Q1. | Should military service be mandatory for all citizens? |
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| Q2. | Does the army teach discipline and responsibility effectively? |
| Q3. | Is it fair to force young people to pause their careers? |
| Q4. | Should women be required to serve in the military equally? |
| Q5. | Does mandatory service increase patriotism in a country? |
| Q6. | Can alternative community service replace military training? |
| Q7. | Is a professional volunteer army more effective than conscripts? |
| Q8. | Does military service actually prepare you for the real world? |
| Q1. | Why do you think culture is important? |
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| Q2. | What qualities do you value most in a partner? |
| Q3. | What is one thing you are grateful for in your life? |
| Q4. | How do you bring calmness into stressful environments? |
| Q5. | Would you try virtual reality if you had the chance? |
| Q6. | How can online communities foster respectful and inclusive dialogue? |
| Q7. | What motivates you to try new things? |
| Q8. | How do you think we can address the issue of gender-based violence? |
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