ESL Questions Trust
Trust
The invisible bond. These questions explore what it means to rely on others, how trust is built over time, and the pain of when it is broken.
Beginner
Do you like to have a friend you can tell secrets to?
Can you name a person you trust very much?
How do you say 'true' in your language?
Is it better to trust too much or too little?
Do you want to help a friend in need?
Why do we keep our promises?
Are you a fan of honest people?
Can you find a key to a locked box?
Is it fun to know someone has your back?
What is the best way to show you are a good friend?
Do you like to share your toys or your food?
Is it okay to ask for help when you are scared?
Can you name a person who helps the whole city?
Do you want to be a person everyone can rely on?
Are you happy when someone keeps their word?
Intermediate
What would you do if you found a wallet full of money and no one was looking?
How do you feel when a close friend tells one of your secrets to someone else?
Is it better to have 'blind trust' in family or to 'verify' everything they say?
How do you decide if a website or a news story is telling the truth?
Why do some people find it very difficult to trust anyone after being hurt once?
Have you ever lent money to a friend and never got it back?
Do you think that 'Honesty is the Best Policy' in every single situation?
How do you feel about 'Trust Exercises' (like the trust fall) at work or school?
Is it a good idea to trust your 'gut feeling' about a person you just met?
What is the most important thing a person must do to earn your trust?
Should we prioritize 'loyalty' over 'the truth' when a friend is in trouble?
How often do you check your phone to make sure no one is reading your messages?
Why is 'The Contract' necessary even when two people trust each other?
Is it difficult to build trust again after a big lie has been told?
How do you feel about 'tracking apps' that let parents see where their kids are?
Do you prefer a friend who is 'brutally honest' or one who is 'kindly quiet'?
What is the best way to handle a situation where you lose someone's trust?
How do you handle a situation where you think your boss is lying to you?
Should every person have to pass a 'trust test' before getting a high-level job?
What is the role of 'the secret' in creating a strong bond between two people?
How do you feel when you realize a famous person you trusted was a fake?
Is it possible for a whole society to function without any trust at all?
Why do we use the phrase 'bridge of trust' to describe a relationship?
What is one thing you would never do because it would break a promise?
How do you feel when you finally tell someone the truth after a long time?
Advanced
Is 'Social Capital' (the network of trust) the most valuable asset of a nation?
How does 'The Oxytocin Release' in the brain facilitate bonding and trust?
Should we move toward 'Blockchain Technology' to replace trust in human systems?
Is 'The Prisoner's Dilemma' the best way to understand human cooperation?
How does 'The Transparency' of a government impact the happiness of its citizens?
Should we prioritize 'Cybersecurity' as the ultimate form of digital trust?
How do 'Institutional Trust' levels vary between different global regions?
Is 'Forgiveness' a necessary component of maintaining long-term trust?
How does 'The Cost of Verification' slow down global trade and economy?
Should we regulate 'data privacy' as a fundamental pillar of consumer trust?
How does 'The Circle of Trust' expand or contract based on social crises?
Is 'Gullibility' (trusting too easily) a biological flaw or a social virtue?
How do 'Smart Contracts' eliminate the need for a middleman in business?
Should we encourage 'Whistleblowing' as a way to maintain systemic trust?
How does 'The feeling of betrayal' impact the physical health of the heart?
Is 'Reputation' the only currency that matters in the modern gig economy?
How do 'fake news and deepfakes' threaten the foundation of shared reality?
Should we use 'AI' to verify the truth of everything we see on the internet?
How does 'The psychology of the con artist' exploit our natural desire to trust?
Is 'Trust' a finite resource that can be used up over a lifetime?
How do 'intercultural trust' levels impact the success of international projects?
Should we allow 'lie detector tests' to be used in standard job interviews?
How does 'the speed of trust' (Stephen Covey) impact the efficiency of a team?
Is 'Skepticism' the healthy middle ground between cynicism and naivety?
What will 'trust' look like in a future where we interact primarily with AI?