The History of Chopsticks
True or False? Chopsticks were originally created as table utensils rather than cooking tools.
Answer: False (they were originally used for cooking and stirring hot food).
Which popularity factor makes people share a cute puppy video that makes them laugh out loud?
Answer: Big Feelings / Emotion.
Which season of the year are cotton seeds planted in warm climates?
Answer: Spring.
Is a "latest smartphone or video game" a NEED or a WANT?
Answer: A WANT.
Is riding a bicycle through a red traffic light breaking a REAL LAW or an UNWRITTEN SOCIAL RULE?
Answer: A REAL LAW.
Which country's chopsticks are typically flatter and made of metal?
Answer: Korea.
What factor causes a trend to spread when someone sees a video using a catchy song everywhere?
Answer: Easy to Remind You / Triggers.
What are the green fruits of the cotton plant called before they split open in the sun?
Answer: Cotton bolls.
In the 30/60/10 budget plan from the video, what percentage goes to SAVING?
Answer: 30%.
Choose the correct modal verb: "You mustn't / should ask personal questions about someone's illness."
Answer: mustn't.
True or False? In Chinese dining culture, it is completely acceptable to use chopsticks to share food family-style from dishes placed in the middle of the table.
Answer: True.
What viral factor is at play when everyone starts posting photos using the exact same autumn filter?
Answer: Everyone Else is Doing It (Social Proof).
True or False? Cotton seeds were once sent to the International Space Station to see how they grow in space.
Answer: True.
If you earn or receive $100, how much money should you SHARE/DONATE according to the 30/60/10 rule?
Answer: $10 (10%).
Give one new unwritten social rule for texting or phones using the phrase "In my opinion, it's never a good idea to..."
Free answer
Name two bad table manners (DON'Ts) when using chopsticks.
Possible answer: Playing with them like drumsticks; sticking them vertically into a bowl of rice.
Name 5 viral social media trends from recent years (e.g. specific challenges, filters, or audio trends).
Free answer: e.g. dance challenges, POV memes, autumn filters, lip-sync reels).
What two products - other than fabric and clothing - can be made using parts of the cotton plant?
Answer: Cooking oil and animal feed.
Explain why adults need a budget plan before spending their monthly salary.
Free answer: e.g. to make sure they can cover needs like rent/electricity and avoid running out of money.
Why is it considered bad etiquette to check your smartphone constantly while a friend is talking directly to you?
Possible answer: It signals that you are bored, disengaged, or value your phone more than the conversation.
Why were knives and forks replaced by chopsticks for eating at Chinese dinner tables?
Answer: Food was chopped into small bite-sized pieces during preparation, making table knives unnecessary
What is the main difference between a trend that dies out in two days versus one that stays popular for a long time?
Possible answer: Long-lasting trends trigger repeat engagement (like catchy songs or habits that are easy to remind you of), whereas short trends rely purely on fast, temporary hype.
In the cotton lifecycle, what must happen to the raw harvested cotton BEFORE it can be shipped off to factories to be spun into thread?
Answer: The raw fibers must be separated from the seeds (and pressed into bales).
A high school student earns €200 a month from a weekend job. Applying the 30/60/10 rule, calculate the exact euro amounts for their Spending, Saving, and Sharing/Giving budgets.
Answer: €120 for Spending (60%), €60 for Saving (30%), and €20 for Sharing/Giving (10%).
Explain the unwritten rule regarding personal space when standing in a line or queue at a store.
Answer: You should leave an arm's length (or comfortable distance) between yourself and the person ahead of you so they don't feel crowded or unsafe.