English Topics: How do you recover from disappointment?

Ice Breaking Topics

  • What’s something you’ve done purely for the sake of fun, without worrying about outcomes?
  • If you could write and publish one book, what would its topic be?
  • How do you unwind after a long day?
  • If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and why?
  • Some people say kindness is contagious. When did you see that proven true?
  • What’s something about yourself that you’ve only recently started to appreciate?
  • What is your favorite type of cuisine?
  • How do you handle situations where you feel completely out of control?

Main Topics

  • When was the last time you felt deeply disappointed?
  • How do you usually react to disappointing news?
  • Have you ever found a hidden lesson in a disappointment?
  • How does your culture teach people to handle setbacks?
  • Do you prefer to process disappointment alone or with others?
  • What small things help you bounce back from disappointment?
  • Have you ever supported a friend through disappointment?
  • What advice would you give to someone facing repeated setbacks?

Free Topics

  • What kinds of challenges can arise when living in a multilingual environment?
  • Ever wondered what your life would look like from the perspective of a stranger observing you for a day?
  • How has globalization changed the way people travel and experience the world?
  • How do you think technology is changing the way we live?
  • Why do you enjoy visiting places with historic charm?
  • Describe the last time you felt a strong sense of nostalgia.
  • What is something that always brings a smile to your face?
  • Let’s say your next adventure had no limits on time or budget. Where would you go, and what would you do?