Thoughts About Boredom
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Some people say boredom is a normal feeling. What do you think?
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Many people feel bored even when they have things to do. Do you think that’s possible?
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Some people say being bored can be useful. What do you think?
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Many people feel bored when they are at home for too long. Do you agree?
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Some people say boredom makes people more creative. What’s your opinion?
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Many people believe boredom is worse than stress. Do you think that’s true?
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Some people say boredom helps them think clearly. Do you feel the same way?
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Many people get bored when they don’t use their phones. Do you think phones are the solution?
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Some people say boredom shows that a person is not interested in life. Do you agree?
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Many people say children today get bored faster. What do you think?
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Some people say smart people get bored more easily. What’s your opinion?
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Many people say we should learn how to be bored. Do you think that’s helpful?
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Some people say being bored can teach you patience. What do you think?
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Many people say we feel bored because we don’t live in the moment. Do you agree?
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Some people say boredom is a sign that something needs to change. What do you think?
Causes of Boredom or Boring Things
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Some people say school is boring. Do you agree?
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Many people think meetings are boring. What’s your opinion?
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Some people say long conversations can be boring. Do you agree?
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Many people think doing chores is boring. What do you think?
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Some people say waking up early is boring. Do you agree?
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Many people feel bored when waiting in line. What do you think?
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Some people say doing the same thing every day is boring. Do you agree?
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Many people get bored at family gatherings. What about you?
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Some people say slow movies are boring. Do you like slow movies?
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Many people say reading is boring. What do you think?
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Some people say listening to someone talk for a long time is boring. Do you agree?
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Many people get bored at work. What do you think causes it?
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Some people say silence is boring. Do you like quiet moments?
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Many people get bored when they can’t go outside. Do you feel the same?
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Some people say doing nothing is boring. What do you think?
Fighting Boredom / What People Do
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Many people scroll on their phones when they’re bored. Do you think that helps?
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Some people say watching videos can help with boredom. What’s your opinion?
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Many people clean their rooms when they feel bored. Do you do that too?
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Some people say writing in a journal helps with boredom. What do you think?
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Many people exercise when they are bored. Is that a good idea?
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Some people play games when they are bored. Do you think it’s helpful?
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Many people try something new when they feel bored. Is that a good solution?
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Some people eat snacks when they feel bored. Is that okay?
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Many people go outside to stop feeling bored. What do you think about that?
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Some people read books to stop being bored. Do you do that too?
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Many people start talking to friends when they feel bored. Is that helpful?
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Some people try learning new skills to fight boredom. Do you think that’s a good idea?
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Many people take naps when they feel bored. Is sleeping a good solution?
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Some people watch funny videos when bored. Do you think that helps?
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Many people draw or write stories when bored. Do you think being creative helps?
💠Feelings and Opinions (46–50)
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Some people say being bored makes them feel sad. Do you feel the same?
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Many people say boring things can be made fun. Do you think that’s true?
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Some people say boredom comes from not having goals. Do you agree?
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Many people believe boredom means you’re not paying attention. Do you agree?
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Some people say it’s okay to be bored sometimes. What do you think?