Ice Breaking Topics

• If animals could talk, which species would have the most interesting things to say?
• How do you recharge after a long day?
• Have you ever stalked someone on social media?
• Would you rather be able to travel at light speed or be able to read minds?
• On your birthday do you usually prefer low-key birthday celebrations or extravagant ones?
• What’s the most challenging part of your job?
• Do you prefer texting or talking on the phone? Why?
• If you could master any skill instantly, what would it be?

Main Topics

• What’s something common in your culture that others find unusual?
• Have you ever experienced culture shock, even in your own country?
• Do you feel more yourself in a traditional or modern setting?
• What’s a cultural habit you find deeply comforting?
• Have you ever adopted a habit from another culture?
• Do you feel more connected in a global or local space?
• What’s a “universal” human behavior, in your view?
• What’s one thing you wish the world better understood about your culture?

Free Topics

• In your culture is it polite to be straightforward and direct when you talk to someone?
• What’s a tradition in your country that you really like?
• Have you ever climbed a tree?
• What is a non-negotiable thing in a relationship for you?
• What's the most valuable life lesson you've learned so far?
• What would you do if you had one extra hour every day?
• What is one thing you have learned from a mentor or role model?
• What do you think is the most important part of your culture?