👨👩👦 Opinion — Does Thanksgiving still represent family values in modern society? Words to use: tradition – modern life – meaning
🗣️ Model answer: I think the meaning is still important, even if modern life changes the way it’s celebrated.
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🧭 Scenario — You work in HR. Employees complain about having to work extra hours during the Thanksgiving weekend. Words to use: workload – fairness – motivation
🗣️ Model answer: I would check calendars in advance and offer alternative options.
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📞 Roleplay — ou are an international team planning a company-wide “Cultural Day.”
One of you wants to include Thanksgiving.
The other thinks it’s inappropriate.
Discuss:
• Company values
• Team diversity
• Cultural sensitivity
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🎁 Opinion — Are corporate Thanksgiving gifts still relevant? Words to use: appreciation – morale – cost
🗣️ Model answer: They boost morale, but the cost must make sense.
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👥 Roleplay — You’re a manager convincing your team not to participate in Black Friday discounts.
Words to use: brand value – long-term – reasoning – positioning – data – decision
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💬 Opinion — Is Thanksgiving becoming too commercial? Words to use: tradition – consumerism – influence
🗣️ Model answer: I believe commercial influence is reducing the meaning of the tradition.
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🏢 Scenario — Your company operates in Europe. Should you adopt a Thanksgiving campaign? Words to use: market – relevance – strategy
🗣️ Model answer: I’d only adopt it if the market finds it culturally relevant and aligned with our strategy.
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📉 Scenario — Sales drop because your company skipped Black Friday. How do you explain it to management? Words to use: reasoning – data – strategy
🗣️ Model answer: I’d justify the decision using customer data and long-term strategy.
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🛍️ Scenario — Your company wants to launch a “Green Friday” instead of Black Friday. How would you promote it? Words to use: sustainability – message – engagement
🗣️ Model answer: I’d focus the message on sustainability and customer engagement.
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💼 Dilemma — A client in the U.S. is unavailable during Thanksgiving week. How do you handle deadlines? Words to use: flexibility – planning – communication
🗣️ Model answer: I’d adjust timelines and maintain clear communication to avoid misunderstandings.
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💬 Roleplay — Handle a customer who demands a Black Friday discount after the sale has ended.
Words to use: policy – clarify – goodwill – exception – fairness – options
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🤖 Opinion — Does Black Friday fit with the original spirit of Thanksgiving? Why or why not?
Words to use: consumerism – values – contrast
🗣️ In my view, Black Friday contradicts the values of Thanksgiving because it promotes consumerism instead of gratitude.
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📦 Scenario — Your team wants a Thanksgiving event, but the budget is limited. What do you do? Words to use: compromise – resources – priorities
🗣️ Model answer: I’d propose a simple, low-cost activity to balance resources and team expectations.
