Ice Breaking Topics

• If you had more free time, what would you do?
• Are there any disadvantages to being attractive?
• If you could be a part of any fictional family, which one would it be and why?
• What do you think is the most important environmental issue in your country?
• What's the most important lesson you've learned from a mentor or role model?
• What's the most important quality for a successful politician to have, and why?
• Has someone ever surprised you with a birthday party?
• Are you more productive at night or in the morning?

Main Topics

• Who do you usually turn to when you need advice, and why?
• Have you ever received advice that completely changed your perspective on something?
• Do you think people should always follow the advice they receive? Why or why not?
• What’s your approach to giving advice—direct and honest or gentle and suggestive?
• How do you decide whose advice to trust in different areas of your life?
• Have you ever regretted giving someone advice that didn’t turn out well?
• Do you believe professional advice (e.g., from counselors) is more valuable than a friend’s advice?
• Is there a piece of “common sense” advice people often repeat but you disagree with?

Free Topics

• What is the most valuable life lesson you've learned and who taught it to you?
• What is there to do in your city?
• Is there an ultimate purpose to the universe, or is it ultimately meaningless?
• Do you think children should be encouraged to play sports?
• How do you think we can promote greater economic opportunities for women?
• How do you think we can address the issue of animal rights?
• "We only have one true love in a lifetime". Do you agree? Why/why not
• What are some of your favorite travel-related books, movies, or documentaries that have inspired your wanderlust?