TOPIC: Fashion and Non-conformity 4/3/2 QUESTIONS (from the DISCUSSION QUESTIONS below) 1. CALLER chooses one of these for the CALLED to talk about: 1; 3 and 4; or 13 2. CALLED chooses one of these for the CALLER to talk about: 6; 15; or 17 RULE: Don’t let the speaker choose his/her own question! DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. From zero (low) to ten (high), how much do you pay attention to your style of dress? How would you describe your style of dress? And how much does your style of dress depend on the situation? 2. What comments that others have given you about your style of dress have been memorable for you? 3. In your experience, is it true: Do people who dress outlandishly generally get more respect? And are they considered unique? 4. Have you ever dressed outlandishly – or thought about dressing outlandishly? If yes, describe what you wore or would wear. And what were – or do you guess would be – people’s reactions? And how did you or would you feel? 5. What about “dressing down”? Do you ever do this? And do you agree that people who do this generally have more confidence and also get more respect? 6. From zero (low) to 10 (high), how non-conformist are you, not only in dress but in other areas of public/social life? Explain your answer in as much detail as you can. 7. Do you know of any Taiwanese business leaders who usually dress down like Steve Jobs did or Mark Zuckerberg does? 8. What do you think of the usual style of dress most political candidates in Taiwan choose when campaigning (plain, windbreaker-style jacket with a shirt and tie underneath)? 9. What are some trends you have noticed in women’s fashion in Taiwan in the past year or two? In men’s fashion? 10. Are there any styles of fashion you particularly dislike? 11. What fashions from other countries do you particularly like? 12. Could you date someone who had a poor sense of fashion? And would you like to date someone who cares a lot about fashion? Why or why not? 13. Are your friends fashionable? Explain your answer. Have you ever complimented or criticized friends for their dress? And have they ever complimented or criticized you on your dress? 14. Have you ever told someone that he or she has a poor sense of fashion? 15. Who in your family, including aunts, uncles, and cousins, cares most about fashion? Tell your partner about that person. And who in your family cares least? And who has the worst sense of fashion? 16. What’s the funniest fashion choice you’re seen someone wearing recently (the past few years)? 17. And how much, average, do you spend on clothes per month or year? And do you think this amount will go up or down in the future? Explain your attitude toward shopping for clothes and shoes and how you feel after buying and when wearing new clothing/ shoe purchases. BUSINESS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (optional) 1. Which do you prefer: Coke or Pepsi, and why? And what is your favorite soda? 2. Coke and Pepsi have long had one of the most famous business rivalries. Do you know of any famous business rivalries in Taiwan? 3. In the wake of this year’s food scandals in Taiwan, how do you decide what food companies/brands to trust? https://youtube/watch?v=40DykbPa4Lc
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