Topic 90: Judging Others and First Impressions

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is a first impression?

2. Do you think first impressions are important? Why?

3. Have you ever judged someone quickly based on their appearance?

4. How do you feel when people judge you?

5. Do you think people should be careful about judging others? Why or why not?

6. Can a first impression be wrong? Why?

7. How do you form your first impression of someone?

8. What makes a good first impression?

9. Have you ever had a bad first impression of someone that changed later?

10. How can you make a good first impression in a new place?

11. Do you think it’s fair to judge someone based on their clothes?

12. What do you do when you meet someone for the first time?

13. How do people usually judge each other when they first meet?

14. What do you think about judging others based on their behavior?

15. Why is it important to give people a chance after the first impression?

16. If someone judged you, how would you want them to treat you after that?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. How do first impressions affect relationships?

18. Do you think first impressions are always accurate? Why or why not?

19. How can people avoid making judgments too quickly?

20. How does culture influence how we judge others?

21. What do you think about judging others based on their social status or job?

22. How can you improve your first impression on someone?

23. What are the consequences of judging someone unfairly based on first impressions?

24. How can someone’s body language affect the first impression they make?

25. How does the way you dress affect how people judge you?

26. How do first impressions play a role in hiring or recruitment?

27. What are the benefits of waiting before forming an opinion about someone?

28. How can a negative first impression be changed over time?

29. How do you react when you feel unfairly judged by someone?

30. Should first impressions influence your long-term opinion of someone? Why or why not?

31. How can being open-minded affect how we judge others?

32. What are some ways to make better judgments about people?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How does cognitive bias affect the way we judge others?

34. What is the relationship between first impressions and social stereotypes?

35. How can personal experiences shape the way we judge others?

36. What are the psychological consequences of judging others too quickly?

37. How can emotional intelligence help us avoid misjudging others?

38. How does media influence first impressions and how we judge others?

39. How do judgment and empathy relate to each other?

40. Can judging others ever be justified in certain situations?

41. What is the impact of unconscious bias on first impressions?

42. How can we reduce judgmental thinking and be more open-minded?

43. How does judging others based on first impressions influence group dynamics?

44. How can someone’s social environment influence the judgments they make about others?

45. How do cultural differences affect how people judge each other?

46. Should people be given the chance to explain themselves after a negative first impression?

47. How can making assumptions about others based on first impressions be harmful in society?

48. What role do first impressions play in leadership and management?