Questions-0016: Telephones

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• Is your name in the telephone book?
• What is an unlisted phone number?
• What kind of phone numbers can you find in the yellow pages of a phone book?
• Have you ever called for pizza delivery?
• Have you ever called a business (airlines, ELI, auto repair, insurance, bank, etc.) for information?
• Have you ever had a problem with your phone bill? What did you do?
• Have you ever dialed the wrong number? What happened? How did you feel? (frustrated, embarrassed, relaxed, etc.)
• Have you ever left a voice mail or a message on an answering machine?
• What is good telephone etiquette? What is considered rude in your culture?
• How do you communicate with someone who is in another place/country?
• Do you have a cellular/mobile phone?
• Is it difficult to communicate to someone who doesn't speak English very well?
• How many phone calls do you usually receive/make in one day?
• Do receive phone calls when you are already engaged to another call?
• Do you have a cell phone?
• How many people in your family have a cell phone?
• What cellphone company do you use? How did you decide to use this company? Are you happy with this company?
• About how many text messages do you send in a day?
• Who pays for your cell phone?
• Who is the youngest person you know who has a cell phone?
• What kind of features does your cell phones have?
• How long have you had a cell phone?
• Why have you decided not to have a cell phone?
• Is it in bad taste to leave your cell phone on when you are at a restaurant?
• What do you think of mobile phones?
• What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones?
• Could you live without your mobile phone?
• How much do you spend a month on your cell phone?
• When did you first get a cell phone?
• Have your parents ever been angry with you because of your phone use?
• At what age do kids now get cell phones?
• Do you know how to use all the functions on your phone?
• Have you ever tried getting a date with your phone?
• Does it ever bother you when people use their cell phones?
• Are you worried about radiation from you cell phone?
• Who do you call most often?
• How many cell phones have you destroyed?
• What was the most expensive phone call you ever made?
• Are you allowed to have your mobile telephone switched on in class?
• Is it illegal to speak on your cell phone while you are driving in your country?
• Do you think it should be illegal to speak on your cell phone while driving?
• Which cell phone company do you use? How long have you used that company?
• Has your cell phone ever broken down? What did you do when your cell phone last malfunctioned?
• Have you ever lost your phone?
• Has your phone ever been stolen?
• What age you think children should be allowed to have a mobile phone?

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Questions-0015: Names

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• What's the most beautiful girl's name you've heard?
• What's the best boy's name you've heard?
• How did your parents choose your name?
• Are you happy with your name?
• If not, why not?
• What are some of the most common names for boys and girls in your country?
• What are some really unusual names you've heard?
• Are there any names you absolutely hate?
• If so, what are they?
• Why do you hate them?
• Do you think names shape our personality? To what degree?
• Does your name have a meaning?
• If so, what does it mean?
• Do you have a middle name, What is it?
• If you have multiple middle names, what are they?
• In your culture, when you introduce yourself, does the last name come first or the first name?
• Other wordings: ... does the surname come first? / ... does your family name come first?
• Do you have a nickname, If so, what is it?
• What are some interesting nicknames that you have heard?
• How many letters are in your name?
• How many syllables are in your name?
• Does your first name have the same number of syllables as your last name?
• How many duplicate letters are in your name?
• What do you think of people who name their children after months, seasons or days of the week?
• What do you think of parents who make up unique names for their children?
• Some parents give their children names in alphabetical order. Do you think this is a good idea?
• What was the name of your first girlfriend or boyfriend?
• Have you ever dated two different people with the same first name?
• What are some titles you can think of? (e.g. Mr., Mrs., Professor, Duke etc.)
• Do you think it is okay to give pets human names?
• What is the most popular name for a dog in your country?
• Do you know the names of some famous race horses? If so, please name a few.
• Can you name some famous world leaders?
• Can you name some famous composers?
• Can you name some famous artists?
• Can you name some Western foods?
• Can you name some Eastern foods?
• Can you name some Middle-Eastern foods?
• Can you name some cars?
• What are some names of famous companies you know?
• What's the name of your favorite singer?
• What's the name of your favorite character from a story you've read?
• What's the name of your favorite writer?
• What's the name of your favorite novel?
• What's the name of your favorite restaurant?
• What's the name of your favorite television show?
• What's the name of your favorite movie?
• Do you know the meaning of your name? If yes, what does it mean?
• hat does your name mean?
• Have ever changed your name?
• Do you have names in two different languages? (ex. a Chinese name and an English name )? If not, would you like to?
• Do women change their name after marriage in your country or keep their maiden name?
  Can you name some notorious people or criminals ?
• Is it ever appropriate to "call someone names"? When?
• Can you name the seven continents?
• How many U.S. state names do you know?
• How many Canadian province names do you know?
• Do you believe some names or words have magical qualities?
• Do people in your country predict the future according to names?
• If you could change your name would you? What would it be? Why this name?
• Do you remember any kids whose names other kids in school made fun of? Why? What were their names?
• Are you named after anyone in your family?
• Do you ever feel pressure to live up to your name?
• Can your name mean anything funny in your language?
• Have you ever known a boy that has a "girl's name" or a boy that had a "girl's name"?
• Do you wish your name was less common, or more unusual?

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Questions-0014: Meeting People

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• Do you enjoy meeting new people?
• What are some good things to ask someone you just met?
• What are some things you shouldn't ask people you just met?
• Is it OK to ask a person's age in your country?
• Are you nervous when you are introduced to someone new?
• What are some ways to overcome being nervous about meeting new people?
• About how many new people do you meet a week?
• Where are some good places to meet people?
• How important are first impressions to you?
• What do you do if you forget the name of someone you've just been introduced to?
• What kind of people do you like to meet?
• Who was the last new person you met and where did you meet them?
• Have you ever experienced being completely wrong in your first impression?
• Do you usually shake hands with when you meet a new person?
• What is the favourite topic for new acquantances in your country?
• If you are looking for a shallow relationship, where do you usually go to meet people?
• If you are looking for a good friend, where do you usually go to meet people?
• In your country, how do you know if you can trust a person that you meet?
• How about in the US? How do you know if you can trust a person that you meet here?

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Questions-0013: Marriage

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• About how many guests attended your wedding?
• How many guests would you invite to your wedding?
• At what age do most people in your country get married?
• At what age do you want to get married?
• At what age did you get married?
• Do women usually work after getting married in your country?
• Do you get along with your in-laws?
• Do you know anyone who has had an arranged marriage?
• Do you know someone who has gotten a divorce?
• Do you know the difference between love and like?
• Can you still love your partner and not like him/her?
• Do you think a boy should pay for everything on a date?
• Do you think arranged marriages are a good idea? Why or why not?
• What is your opinion of arranged marriages?
• Do you think getting married means giving up freedom?
• Do you think if you get married that you will change?
• Do you think it is better to be single or to be married?
• Do you think it is good to get married?
• Do you think it is okay for a couple to live together before getting married? Why or Why not?
• Do you think it is okay to marry someone of a different race?
• Do you think it is okay to marry someone with a different religion?
• Do you think it's OK for a man to have two wives?
• Do you think it's OK for a wife to have two husbands?
• Do you think it's okay for a man to have a mistress?
• Do you think it's okay for a man to hit his wife?
• Do you think love is necessary to have a good marriage?
• Do you think marriage is necessary?
• Do you think marriages based on love are more successful than arranged marriages?
• Do you think marriage is very stressful for women? How about for men?
• Do you think people change after getting married?
• Do you think religion influences marriage? If so, in what ways?
• Do you think that all adults should be married?
• Do you think that you can you find eternal love through the Internet?
• Do you want a husband (or wife) who is older, younger or the same age as you?
• Do you want to have children?
• If so, how many?
• How long do you think couples should know each other before they get married?
• How many children would you like to have?
• How old were your parents when they got married?
• If your husband or wife has an affair what would you do?
• If your parents did not approve of a person you loved and wanted to marry, would that be a difficult situation for you? Why/Why not?
• If you had to marry either a poor man whom you really loved, or a rich man whom you did not love, which would you choose?
• What advice would you give to someone whose partner hates their best friend?
• What age do you think is best for getting married?
• What are some dating and marriage customs in your country?
• What are some of the main reasons people get divorced?
• What are some qualities that you think are important in a spouse or partner?
• What do you think of people who get divorced?
• Would you ever consider getting divorced?
• What do you think of same-sex marriages?
• What do you think of single mothers?
• What is a wedding ceremony like in your country?
• What is the best way to keep your spouse happy in the marriage?
• What kind of man do you want as a husband?
• What kind of person do you want to get married to?
• What kind of woman do you want as a wife?
• What makes a good husband/wife?
• What makes a happy marriage?
• What do you think are some things that contribute to a successful marriage?
• What qualities in a partner are important to you?
• What would you do if your soon to be mother-in-law seems to hate you?
• What would your parents think if you don't get married?
• When did your parents get married?
• Where do you want to go for your honeymoon?
• Where did you go for your honeymoon?
• Where do you want to go on your honeymoon?
• Which is more important for you, your job or your marriage?
• Why do people break up with their partners?
• Will you continue working after you get married?
• Would you date someone you really liked if your parents did not like him or her?
• Would you ever marry someone who has been divorced twice?
• Would you introduce your date to your family?
• Would you live with your parents after you get married?
• Would you marry someone from another country?
• Would you marry someone ten years older than you? How about ten years younger than you?
• Would you marry someone that your parents didn't like?
• Would you marry someone who couldn't speak the same language as you speak?
• Do you know a happily married couple?
• Can you name a famous happily married couple?
• What do you think is the most important ingredient in a good marriage?
• How long is the marriage ceremony in your country?
• Do you think its possible to wait for the man or woman you love while he or she is in jail?
• What is the best season to get married?
• Do you know anybody who has two families at the same time and supports them both?
• How many families can you have in your country?
• Do you know of any superstitions connected with weddings?
• Would it be important for you to have a "white wedding'?
• Why do you think the bride's maids wear white.
• In your opinion is marriage for life?
• Do you think when people get married it is really until death?
• International Marriage
• Would you marry someone of another nationality?
• Are your parents of the same nationality?
• What are some advantages of an international marriage?
• What are some disadvantages?
• Do you want to have an international marriage?
• Do you know anyone who married someone from a different country? If yes, what is their experience like?
• Do you think it is more difficult to marry someone from a different country?
• How would your parents feel if you married someone from a different country?
• Do you think that it is good for children to have parents from two different countries?

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