Tag: Thoughts & Opinions

[:en]Actor Javier Bardem said, “I think we are living in selfish times…we live in the so-called ‘first world,’ and we may be first in a lot of things like technology, but we are behind in empathy.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain.[:]

[:en]“’Don’t judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes.” What does that phrase mean to you?[:]

[:en]Choose your favorite book or movie character and explain how he or she feels. How does he or she show empathy?[:]

[:en]What is your favorite thing to do outside?[:]

[:en]Talk about a time when your adaptability or open-mindedness really helped you in a situation.[:]

[:en]In general, do you think we as a society are more or less tolerant toward one another than we used to be? Why or why not?[:]

[:en]What does ‘open-minded’ mean? Do you know someone who is open-minded?[:]

[:en]”A person’s a person no matter how small…” writes Dr. Seuss in his classic book Horton Hears a Who. What do you think he means by that? (or if you own the book The Sneetches, read and discuss).[:]

[:en]How do you think the way we demonstrate loyalty changes (or should change) as we get older?[:]

[:en]When athletes change teams or people change jobs and go to work for a competitor, is that disloyal? Why or why not?[:]

[:en]At this point in life, do you believe life is or isn’t fair? What has made you feel this way?[:]