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  • What do you consider a top-tier vacation destination? Why?
    Sample answer: Japan — great culture, food, and experiences.
  • Which one describes something run-of-the-mill? A) Unique B) Very average or ordinary C) Strange D) Complicated
    B) Very average or ordinary
  • Complete the sentence She really went _______ with the decorations — there were balloons everywhere.
    overboard with
  • To live by your means means: A) To earn more than you spend B) To spend more than you earn C) To never check your bank account D) To share money with everyone
    A) To earn more than you spend
  • Share a time when you bought something on impulse. What was it and did you regret it?
    Sample answer: I bought a flashy phone case I didn’t need. It broke in a week.
  • What do people usually whine about in the workplace?
    Sample answer: Long meetings, deadlines, or slow computers
  • Weigh the pros and cons of working from home.
    Sample answer: Pros: Flexibility, no commute Cons: Less social interaction, distractions at home
  • Which of the following is NOT typically something you do when you run errands? A) Buy groceries B) Pay bills C) Sleep D) Go to the post office
    sleep
  • What is something people often neglect in their daily routine?
    Sample answer: Drinking enough water or getting enough sleep
  • Bargain hunting is when someone looks for the most expensive item in the store. TRUE/FALSE?
    False
  • Name 2 things that can raise your spirits when you're having a bad day.
    ......
  • True/False You can be caught off-guard by both good and bad news.
    True
  • True/False A discontented person is usually satisfied and happy.
    False
  • If someone splurges, what are they most likely doing? A) Eating slowly B) Talking to a stranger C) Spending a lot of money in a short time D) Studying hard
    C) Spending a lot of money in a short time
  • Flaws mean “strengths and positive features.”
    False
  • Describe a movie or event you saw recently that was a train wreck.
    .....
  • Have you ever been teased in a funny or annoying way? Share the story.
    Sample answer: Yes, my friends teased me for always being early to everything.
  • What does it mean to upholster an object? A) To wash it B) To decorate it C) To cover it with fabric D) To paint it
    C) To cover it with fabric
  • If something is the end-all-be-all, it is: A) Not very important B) The final and most important thing C) Optional D) Hard to understand
    B) The final and most important thing
  • What’s a situation where someone talked gibberish and you had no idea what was going on?
    Sample answer: A tech guy once explained servers and RAM... I understood nothing.
  • True/False If something is odd, it means it’s very usual and expected.
    False
  • Tempting means: A) Unpleasant B) Very attractive or hard to resist C) Difficult to open D) Cheap
    B) Very attractive or hard to resist
  • What was the most moving thing someone ever said to you?
    Sample answer: “You made my life better just by being in it.”
  • True/False: Prices that fluctuate stay exactly the same every day.
    False