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  • What’s the difference between “doing nothing” in Eastern philosophy and being lazy?
    Your own answer :)
  • Would you thrive or suffer in an education system like the one in Japan or Korea? Why?
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  • How does the concept of success differ between Asian and Western cultures?
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  • Is the Western version of mindfulness still authentic or has it become commercial?
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  • Why are practices like yoga and meditation more associated with the East, even though many people in Asia don’t practise them daily?
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  • Do you think Western culture is too focused on speed and productivity?
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  • Why do so many self-help books nowadays refer to Japanese or Korean concepts?
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  • How can understanding another culture’s values help us improve international cooperation and empathy?
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  • In what ways are global trends (like K-pop, anime, Asian skincare) changing the way we see Asia?
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  • How do you explain the paradox of inner peace and extreme discipline coexisting in some Asian societies?
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  • Do you think Eastern philosophy is more focused on inner peace than Western philosophy? Why?
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  • Is the Western focus on self-expression and individuality better or worse than the Eastern focus on harmony and self-discipline?
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  • Why are Asian cultures often seen as more disciplined or hardworking?
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  • Why do you think so many people in the West are drawn to Asian philosophies like Buddhism or Zen?
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  • Do you think Western countries could learn something from Asian work ethic?
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  • Do you think emotional expression is valued more in Western or Eastern cultures?
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  • What can we learn from the way Asian cultures approach silence and indirect communication?
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  • Why is academic and work pressure so high in countries like South Korea or China?
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  • How is the idea of success different in the East vs. the West?
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  • Is it possible to combine the best of Eastern and Western thinking in everyday life?
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  • In what ways is Western society more individualistic compared to Asian collectivism?
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  • Which cultural values from Asia would you like to see more of in your own society?
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  • What values or ideas do you associate with Asian wisdom?
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  • Do you think people romanticise Asian wisdom while ignoring the realities of life in Asia?
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  • How do ideas like balance (Yin and Yang) or karma influence people's everyday decisions?
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  • Should mental health be discussed more openly in Asian cultures?
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  • Why do you think concepts like mindfulness and minimalism became so popular in the West?
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  • What stereotypes about Asian culture are promoted in Western media?
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  • What are the main differences in how people solve problems in both cultures?
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  • What has your culture misunderstood about Asian values or lifestyle?
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