To tread lightly means to be careful what you say so that you don't upset people. What subjects coming up in conversation would you rather tread lightly?
Health / Political affiliations / Finance / Personal Life / Religion ...your own ideas
Can you relate to a situation when something/somebody was giving you tons of hassle, but you came up with a brilliant way out of it?
Your own recollection
You run out of petrol in the middle of nowhere in Siberia. Out of the blue, a polite local comes up to you asking if he could help you in any way and you say, "I could use....
I could use some petrol/ some help/ towing/a rifle/ a satnav/ a hug and reassurance that everything's gonna be ok
Which of the following current trends do you think might catch on (become popular): artificial intelligence (AI); eco-conscious retail products and services; wearing face masks; autonomous driving; personalized and predictive medicine, etc
Your own ideas
Having kids going through an awkward age is not a walk in the park. Having said that, how can you make the most of it?
Enjoy your time together/Help them understand the world is larger than their problems./Know you can make a difference/ Get to know your kids' friends, etc
There's been a heated discussion about yesterday's show in Kyiv. Some people say it was unheard of. Have you seen the show? Do you think it went down well with the public or was it uncalled-for?
Your own answer
When you were a child, what was frowned upon in your school?
wearing make-up, having your fingernails polished/painted, being late for class, speaking in class, etc
To be on the ball people have coffee or other pick-me-ups. Do you go for coffee or green tea?
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When it comes to self-driving cars, there is fierce controversy over them. Do you think they will ever be sought after in Kyiv? Will it be easy to get hold of them?
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Do you remember what was the first thing you looked up on the internet?
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What items of clothing or footwear from your wardrobe always come in handy?
Tall boots, sneakers,wide-leg pants, fringe jacket, denim jackets, a pleated skirt, cozy cardigan, tiered dress, slinky dress, voluminous sleeve dress, blazer
What was the last thing your daughters did that really cracked you up?
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Some people say Valentine's Day is horribly commercial these days. Do you think it's over-the-top and we get carried away?
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Going through your wardrobe you come across something tacky. It was your daughters' present for your birthday. Would you keep it or get rid of it?
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