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  • Have you ever _____________ a friend at the airport or station and felt emotional? What do you usually do to avoid _____________ in energy during the day?
    drop off
  • Have you ever _____________ someone you hadn’t seen in years? What was the experience like? How do you handle _____________ unexpected problems while traveling?
    run into
  • Have you ever _____________ a deadline? How did you catch up? What strategies do you use to avoid _____________ your goals?
    fall behind on
  • Have you ever felt pressure to _____________ someone’s expectations? How did you handle it? Do you think it’s important to _____________ societal norms? Why or why not?
    live up to
  • How do you _____________ when you’re faced with financial or emotional challenges? Do you think people today focus too much on _____________ rather than thriving?
    get by
  • What’s the most creative idea you’ve ever _____________ ? How do you usually _____________ solutions to tricky problems?
    come up with
  • How do you feel about _____________ old friends after losing touch for years? If you could _____________ anyone from the past, who would it be and why?
    call up
  • Have you ever wanted to _____________ of your routine? What would you change? Why do you think certain habits or trends suddenly _____________ and become popular?
    break out
  • How do you react when someone ____ you ______ with criticism? Why do you think people _____________ others to feel better about themselves?
    run down
  • How do you usually _____________ mistakes you’ve made? Do you think it’s possible to _____________ lost time?
    make up for
  • Do you think it’s important to_____________ everyone, or is it okay to have differences? Have you ever struggled to_____________ a colleague or classmate? How did you resolve it?
    get along with
  • What’s the most complicated thing you’ve ever had to_____________ ? Do you enjoy _____________ puzzles or challenges, or do they frustrate you?
    figure out
  • If you could _____________ one thing in society, what would it be and why? Do you think technology will eventually _____________ certain professions?
    do away with
  • Have you ever _____________ to someone’s point of view after initially disagreeing? What changed your mind? How do you convince someone to _____________ to your way of thinking?
    come round
  • Have you ever _____________ something valuable to someone? Why did you do it? Do you think _____________ secrets can sometimes be justified? Why or why not?
    give away
  • Are you good at _____________ people’s intentions? How do you develop this skill? Have you ever _____________ a situation that turned out to be deceptive?
    see through
  • Have you tried _____________ something recently, like sugar or screen time? How’s it going? What’s the hardest thing to _____________ , in your opinion?
    cut down on
  • Have you ever noticed a situation where the facts didn’t _____________ ? What did you do? How do you react when someone’s excuses don’t _____________ ?
    add up
  • Do you think leaders should _____________ if they lose public trust? Why or why not? Have you ever _____________ from a role or responsibility, and how did it feel?
    step down
  • Do you think stress can _____________ creativity in certain situations? What _____________ your happiest moments?
    bring on
  • What’s a tradition or practice in your culture that you think might _____________ soon? Why do you think certain species or ideas _____________ while others thrive?
    die out
  • Have you ever struggled to understand what someone was _____________ in a conversation? What happened? How do you handle situations when you feel someone is _____________ you with subtle criticism?
    get at
  • How do you _____________ your monthly expenses? Do you use any tools or methods? Why is it important to _____________ details before making decisions?
    figure up
  • If you could _____________ any profession or field, what would it be? Why do you think some people feel tempted to _____________ others' property despite the risks?
    break into
  • Do you prefer_____________ clothes in a store or shopping online? Why? What’s something non-material you’d like to _____________ for a day, such as a different lifestyle or job?
    try on
  • How do you _____________ achieving a big goal or completing a challenging task? What’s the first thing you usually do when _____________ planning a trip?
    set about
  • What do you think success in life really _____________ ? In your opinion, does happiness _____________ external factors or internal choices?
    come down to
  • How do you feel about the idea of _____________ someone who has helped you? Do you believe it’s necessary to _____________ every act of kindness, or is gratitude enough?
    pay back
  • How do you feel about people _____________ unexpectedly? Can you recall a time when you_____________ on someone and it turned into a memorable experience?
    drop in
  • What’s an opportunity you regret _____________ on? Do you think people today _____________ on life by spending too much time online?
    miss out
  • Have you ever _____________ a close friend or family member at the airport or station? How did you feel? Do you think_______someone _______ is an important gesture? Why or why not?
    set off
  • What’s the most challenging problem you’ve ever had to _____________ ? How do you usually _____________ misunderstandings with friends or family?
    sort out
  • Have you ever had to _____________ in an argument? What led you to do so? Do you see _____________ as a sign of weakness or strength?
    back down
  • What’s something you’ve recently _____________ out of curiosity? How important is it to _____________ all options before making a decision?
    look into
  • Have you ever had an unexpected opportunity _____________ ? How did you handle it? What’s something exciting that has _____________ in your life recently?
    come up
  • What do you _____________ your greatest success so far? Can failures always be_____________ a lack of effort, or are there other factors?
    put down to
  • How would you handle being _____________ from a job unexpectedly? Why do you think companies _____________ employees instead of finding alternative solutions?
    lay off
  • What’s the hardest truth you’ve ever had to _____________ ? Why do you think some people struggle to_____________ their mistakes?
    face up to
  • Who is someone you can always_____________ , and why? Do you find it hard to _____________ others, or do you trust easily?
    count on
  • What’s the last time you _____________ on a spontaneous trip or adventure? Have you ever been startled by an alarm _____________ at the wrong time?
    go off
  • Can you think of a time when the excitement about something _____________ quickly? How do you deal with the motivation _____________ during a long-term project?
    wear off
  • If you could _____________ anything in the world without consequences, what would it be? Have you ever heard of someone _____________ something valuable in a clever way?
    make off with
  • What situations in life _____________ immediate action? Do you think success _____________ more hard work or luck?
    call for
  • Have you ever _____________ unexpected praise or criticism? How did you handle it? Why do you think some people _____________ more judgment than others?
    come in for
  • Who is someone who has always _____________ you during tough times? Do you think it’s easy to _____________ your principles when under pressure?
    stand by
  • What’s something you’ve always wanted to _____________ but haven’t yet? Do you think it’s better to _____________ new hobbies alone or with friends?
    try out
  • Do you prefer dining in or _____________ food? Why? What’s something you’d like to _____________ of your daily routine and replace with something better?
    take out
  • How do you feel about _____________ difficult topics in conversation? What’s a memorable lesson someone _____________ to you as a child?
    bring up
  • In your opinion, what does happiness _____________ ? Do you think most conflicts _____________ misunderstandings?
    boil down to
  • What do you usually_____________ on weekends? Have you ever_____________ mischief that led to unexpected consequences?
    get up to
  • Have you ever_____________ a stray animal or helped someone in need? How do you _____________ new information through reading, listening, or doing?
    take in
  • Have you ever _____________ a challenge you weren’t sure you could handle? What happened? What kind of responsibilities are you most hesitant to _____________ ?
    take on