English Topics: What topics of conversation make you feel stressed? Why is that?

Ice Breaking Topics

  • Are you a risk taker? Why/why not?
  • Do you have a favorite quote or saying?
  • What is the most worthwhile personal goal to work towards?
  • Do you like to cook, and if so, what is your favorite dish to make?
  • Does the weather ever affect your mood?
  • What causes conflict?
  • If you could have any career, what would it be and why?
  • How do you perceive the concept of 'space' and 'time'?

Main Topics

  • What do you do to relax after working hard or experiencing other challenging or stressful situations?
  • How high or low stress is the culture in your country?
  • What is the biggest stressor in your life?
  • What are the physical symptoms of stress? How can they be reduced?
  • What are the opinions towards therapy or counseling in your country?
  • What topics of conversation make you feel stressed? Why is that?
  • Can stress ever be positive or useful? When, and under what circumstances?
  • Who do you prefer to talk to when you are feeling stressed out or upset?

Free Topics

  • Which is better? Healthy eating or exercise?
  • What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
  • How much does your past define you?
  • What's the most adventurous thing you've ever done?
  • Will stringent laws on gun control put a curb on crime and killing?
  • Have you ever traveled alone? If so, what was that experience like?
  • What's something you're currently working on improving about yourself?
  • Have you ever been on TV?