Fun Fact of the Day: “19th President, Rutherford B. Hayes was the first to use a phone. Apparently, his telephone number was 1” (ibtimes.com).
Topic:
1. What are “differences,” and how often are we confronted with varying attitudes and new encounters everyday? How do people “differ” within a society as well as cross-culturally? Have you made any new and interesting acquaintances or friends lately? What impressed you about their personalities? Do you have any key differences in values or mindset?
4. Do you think that there’s a
connection between mental and emotional states, i.e. the brain and heart, or do you think that they are
totally different when making decisions? Do you usually “think with your head” or “follow your heart” when making major
or life-changing changes? Is there
a way to match them, or are they really too different?
Topic:
1. What are “differences,” and how often are we confronted with varying attitudes and new encounters everyday? How do people “differ” within a society as well as cross-culturally? Have you made any new and interesting acquaintances or friends lately? What impressed you about their personalities? Do you have any key differences in values or mindset?
2. What is your favorite cultural
tradition and why do you like it? Have you ever taken part in traditions from other countries?
What differences made them unique or interesting, in your opinion? Do you think that mother
countries instill different belief systems and emotions in their citizens? If you immigrated to a new
place, do you think that you would adopt a new mentality?
3. How do lifestyles and
employment (or unemployment) affect each person differently? Are there common characteristics and
results from them too? How do you think “healthy” lifestyles affect specific individuals vs. the
greater society? How can you achieve a fully healthy lifestyle? Similarly, how does the stress of
employment affect individuals vs. a collective group?
4. Do you think that there’s a
connection between mental and emotional states, i.e. the brain and heart, or do you think that they are
totally different when making decisions? Do you usually “think with your head” or “follow your heart” when making major
or life-changing changes? Is there
a way to match them, or are they really too different?
5. Is “happiness” purely
personal, or do you think there are specific things that can make everyone happy to a certain degree? If
so, what do you think can cause collective happiness? What makes you the happiest? Do things that make you happy now
significantly differ from what
made you happy in a different stage of your life? If so, why do you think this
changed?
6. Do you agree that specific
preferences and “likes” can label a person’s characteristics? Do you think that preferences, such as
favorite food or animal, can create differences amongst friends and colleagues? Are cat vs. dog lovers truly different
in the end? How can these basic preferences
affect friendships and relationships?
7. Do you believe that life is
the “best teacher” for all individuals? How does daily life affect us all differently? How do our jobs,
relationships, family, friends, etc. form our unique characters? How can we learn from our life
experiences to create positive changes for our futures?
Schedule: Please put topic ideas
in the Suggestion Box!
Thursday, 14 February at 5:30
Saturday, 16 February at 10:30
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