English Topics: The Pursuit of Perfection

Ice Breaking Topics

  • What’s something new you’ve tried recently?
  • How do you think you could make sure to be on time?
  • If aliens landed on Earth today, what would you show them first?
  • What would you do differently if you could start your career over?
  • Do you prefer the city or the countryside and why?
  • What’s something you once feared that now feels familiar or even enjoyable?
  • How do you usually respond to challenges?
  • Describe a time when a stranger’s words stayed with you long after you met them.

Main Topics

  • Why do people strive for perfection, and is it healthy?
  • How does perfectionism affect mental health and productivity?
  • Should schools and workplaces encourage excellence or balance?
  • Is it better to aim for “good enough” or always push for the best?

Free Topics

  • How do you think the media can better represent diverse voices and perspectives in their reporting and content?
  • Local cuisines reveal much about culture. Is there a food from your region that tells a story about its people?
  • What is the biggest threat to the environment in your country?
  • What is your favorite type of dessert?
  • What is your biggest pet peeve in a relationship?
  • What are some spiritual or paranormal topics that you find particularly fascinating or intriguing, and why?
  • What is your opinion on the importance of honesty?
  • If you had the power to read people's minds, would you use it? Why or why not?
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