🛒 Opinion — Is Black Friday good for society? Words to use: pressure – economy – balance
🗣️ Model answer: It helps the economy, but the shopping pressure can be harmful.
🤖 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.
🧭 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.
🛒 Dilemma — A supplier doubles prices days before Black Friday. Accept or refuse? Words to use: negotiation – margin – decision
🗣️ Model answer: I’d negotiate firmly because accepting would damage margin.
👨👩👦 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.
📞 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
🧠 Opinion — Is Black Friday a smart business strategy for small companies? Words to use: resources – visibility – competition
🗣️ Model answer: It can help visibility but may require resources small companies don’t have.
💣 Opinion — Should historical events always be questioned or challenged? Words to use: perspective – evidence – critical
🗣️ Model answer: Yes, using a critical perspective helps us look at evidence objectively.
🏢 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.
📉 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.
🛍️ 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.
📘 Vocabulary — “Bias” means…
Clear strategy
Employee complaint
Unfair preference
⚖️ Opinion— Should countries without Thanksgiving celebrate Black Friday?
Words to use: marketing – cultural influence – trend
🗣️ I think many countries adopt it for marketing reasons, but it doesn’t have cultural meaning for them.
📦 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.
💬 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.
💳 Scenario — Your company is pressured to join Black Friday sales, but it could cheapen the brand. Decide. Words to use: positioning – risk – long-term
🗣️ Model answer: I would avoid extreme discounts to protect our long-term positioning.
🧠 Vocabulary — “Overconsumption” means…
Comparing prices
Negotiating contracts
Buying more than needed
🎁 Opinion — Are corporate Thanksgiving gifts still relevant? Words to use: appreciation – morale – cost
🗣️ Model answer: They boost morale, but the cost must make sense.
👥 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
🌎 Scenario — You work with U.S. partners. How do cultural holidays affect project planning? Words to use: schedule – awareness – coordination
🗣️ Model answer: Cultural awareness helps coordinate schedules and avoid delays.
💼 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.
💬 Roleplay — Handle a customer who demands a Black Friday discount after the sale has ended.
Words to use: policy – clarify – goodwill – exception – fairness – options