English Topics: Why is it hard to ask for help?

Ice Breaking Topics

  • Have you ever had a cultural shock?
  • Who is the funniest person you've met?
  • How do you feel when you are late?
  • How do our personal values and beliefs influence the decisions we make in life?
  • Do you ever think about having kids?
  • What is the funniest advertisement you have seen? Describe it.
  • If you could explore any natural wonder, what would it be?
  • Do you prefer indoor or outdoor activities? Why?

Main Topics

  • Do you usually try to solve problems alone first?
  • Have you ever been surprised by someone’s willingness to help you?
  • How does pride or fear affect asking for support?
  • Does your culture value independence over interdependence?
  • How do you feel when someone asks you for help?
  • What’s something small that made a big difference when you needed it?
  • Have you learned to ask for help more as you grew older?
  • What advice would you give to someone who feels weak for needing support?

Free Topics

  • What is the relationship between mind and body?
  • What are you doing this weekend?
  • What was the most overhyped place you've traveled to?
  • How do you react in anxious situations- fight, flight or freeze?
  • In your society do wives usually assume their husband’s family name or not?
  • What's your opinion on marriage?
  • How do you think the concept of fate and destiny intersects with the idea of free will and personal choice?
  • Do you have a hunch about how you’ll die?