☀ English Conversation: Table Manners & Etiquette
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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 · 13 people
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Mackley -
AngelRamiro -
EmmaThompson -
AlanGonzalesrazo -
B2Song -
Amine Boubechra -
AngelicaR -
Katie321231 -
Roya134 -
JamMichel -
Mudin -
LL -
SVijaya01
Question list
- Ice breaking
- Main topic
- Free talk
| Q1. | Are you good at small talk and making conversation? |
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| Q2. | What makes you feel confident? |
| Q3. | How do you adapt your communication style depending on the person? |
| Q4. | Have you ever tried learning a language before traveling? |
| Q5. | Where do you store things that calm your mind? |
| Q6. | Can you tell me about a time when you were really proud of yourself? |
| Q7. | Do you think happiness is an attitude that can be cultivated in spite of problems in your life? |
| Q8. | What is a cultural tradition or custom from your country that you're proud of? |
| Q1. | Is it rude to make noise (slurping) while eating noodles? |
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| Q2. | Should you wait for the oldest person to eat first? |
| Q3. | Is it acceptable to use your phone at the dinner table? |
| Q4. | Do you judge people by their table manners on a date? |
| Q5. | Is it okay to put your elbows on the table? |
| Q6. | Do you know how to use chopsticks perfectly? |
| Q7. | Should you finish everything on your plate to be polite? |
| Q8. | Is blowing your nose at the table considered rude? |
| Q1. | If you could change something in history, what would it be? |
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| Q2. | How would society be different if humans had a lifespan of 500 years? |
| Q3. | Is it more important to love your job or earn a high salary? |
| Q4. | Extreme weather events are increasing worldwide. How do you personally prepare for natural disasters? |
| Q5. | How do you feel about the influence of social media on the outcome of elections and political campaigns? |
| Q6. | If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go? |
| Q7. | What is your catchphrase, or something you find yourself saying often? |
| Q8. | What is your favorite type of weather, and how do you like to enjoy it? |
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.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
Give others an equal opportunity to speak.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
Avoid Smoking / Drinking while you are talking.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules
Turning your camera on is mandatory.
Note: You can be banned for violating any of these rules

