Talking to Strangers Weak ties matter Discussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 Do you value casual relationships with consequential strangers? Q3 Are you an extrovert or introvert? Are you good at striking up conversations with strangers? Q4 Cultivating weak ties could lead to more opportunities for novel experiences. On the other hand, it might distract you from certain tasks that require your focus. What are other drawbacks of venturing outside your inner circle? Q5 Have you ever felt like your day got better because of a comment a random stranger made? Share your experience! Q6 Do you think casual relationships in the workplace enhance productivity? Is it better for workers to each have an isolated cubicle or to share a desk? Q7 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions fetch to go something or someone
Ví dụ 1 I walked to the well to fetch water for my mother. Ví dụ 2 Fetch me my coffee. It’s on the table. consequential important
Ví dụ 1 The phrase consequential stranger sounds like an irony: how could strangers be so important to us? Ví dụ 2 The report discusses the pandemic and the consequential rise in unemployment. |
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