Who is a widely admired public figure in your country, and why do people respect them so much?, Is being widely admired always a positive thing, or can it have downsides?, Would you prefer to be reasonably successful in your career or extremely successful but with a lot of stress? Why?, Can someone be happy if they’re only “reasonably successful,” or is extraordinary success necessary for fulfillment?, Which artists, writers, or musicians do you admire for the works they’ve produced?, Do you think producing creative works (books, films, art) is more rewarding than other types of work?, How can you tell when someone’s career is going particularly well? What are the signs?, Would you sacrifice personal time for a career that’s going particularly well? Why or why not?, Why do some historical figures or artists become rather forgotten over time?, Is it worse to be criticized or to be rather forgotten? Explain your view., Can you think of a talented person who never became famous? Does it seem a bit of a shame to you?, What’s something in modern society that seems a bit of a shame to you? (e.g., declining traditions, undervalued skills), Do you prefer to read books quickly or take time to digest a book slowly? Why?, What’s a book you’ve read that was difficult to digest? What made it challenging?, Are people’s career expectations today fairly realistic, or do many dream of unrealistic success?, Do you think movies and TV shows portray life in a fairly realistic way? Give examples., Why do some works of art remain open to interpretation even after many years?, Is it better for laws to be strict or open to interpretation? Discuss the pros and cons., How do politicians or celebrities create the impression that they are trustworthy?, Have you ever tried to create the impression that you were something you’re not? What happened?, What does it mean to be “a man of the world”? Can a woman also fit this description?, Do you think traveling is necessary to become a man/woman of the world?, Do expensively dressed people always have wealth, or can appearances be misleading?, Would you judge someone based on how expensively dressed they are? Why or why not?, Can you usually tell if someone is truly happy just by whether they look content?, Do people in your culture try to appear content even when they’re not? Why?, If someone is always late, what can you presumably conclude about their personality?, Presumably, hard work leads to success. Do you think this is always true?, When was the last time you had a heated mind about an issue? What caused it?, Is having a heated mind always a bad thing, or can it sometimes be useful?, Have you ever had a moment when the truth became painfully clear to you? Describe it., Why do some people avoid situations where things might become painfully clear?.

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