English Club on "Fads vs.Traditions"

Fads vs. Traditions

Fun Fact of the Day: "Q is the only letter in the alphabet that does not appear in the name of any of the United States" (www.funfunnyfacts.com).

Topic:
1. What is fad? Why do fads come and go? Do you ever follow fads?

2. How do fads influence people? Do you think they are positive or negative influences? What people (age groups, genders, etc.) are most likely to follow fads?

3. Who starts fads? How do they spread (face-to-face interactions, in the media, etc.)? Whta causes a fad to come to its end?

4. Have you ever heard of any strange fads, such as the tamagochi egg phenomenon or pet rocks? Fad diets? Fad fashion?

5. How are fads different from trends? What is a trend? Are you susceptible to following trends?

6. Do trends have a bigger influence than fads? Do trends target specific groups? How can trends become the new norm?

7. What are some examples of trends that you find interesting or trends that you dislike? Are there any trends from the past that you wish would come back? What kinds of trends do you think will emerge in the future?

DEFINITIONS (www.dictionary.com):

Fad: a temporary fashion, nation, manner of conduct, etc., especially one followed enthusiastically by a group; usually short-term.

Trend: the general course or prevailing tendency; drift; popular new style; potential to last in the long run.

Schedule: Saturday 24 December: Special Happy Holidays Club at 10:30!