English Topics: Do you believe that the world is changing for the better? Or is it changing for the worse?

Ice Breaking Topics

Do you believe people can hurt you only if you let them?
Does absolute power corrupt absolutely?
How important is time to you?
What technology that is outdated do you still use?
What is the most recent thing (skill, technique, theory, subject, etc.) you taught yourself?
What would you tell your children about beauty?
Do you have a favorite athlete?
What is something that you've always wanted to do?

Do you believe that the world is changing for the better? Or is it changing for the worse?
What are the biggest issues affecting the world nowadays?
How can we have greater understanding in the world?
Is world peace possible? What would it take to achieve it?
Can an individual make a difference in the world? How?
Who do you think has had the biggest impact on the world in this century? Why?
Is pacifism ethical? Why or why not?
Do you think that most people think about peace regularly?

Do/did you have strict parents?
What is it most important -help yourself, family, society, or the world?
Do you ever tell white lies? When is it appropriate to do so?
Do you like abstract art? Why or why not?
If you could travel back in time to any era, which one would you choose and why?
How long should you wait before telling your crush that you like them?
What is one thing you would like to be remembered for?
Have you ever had a cultural misunderstanding?