A1 Level – Elementary
1. Do you like giving gifts?
2. What is a happy surprise?
3. Do you like getting presents?
4. What is a difficult choice?
5. Do you think expensive gifts are better?
6. What is a nice box?
7. Do you worry about finding the right thing?
8. What is a small note?
9. Do you think handmade gifts are special?
10. What is a simple gesture?
11. Do you like wrapping presents?
12. What is a useful item?
13. Do you like simple thanks?
14. What are three occasions for giving gifts?
15. Do you think the thought matters most?
A2 Level – Pre-Intermediate
1. What is the difference between a gift and a tip?
2. Why does giving a gift show thoughtfulness?
3. What are the good things and bad things about receiving money?
4. How can a person politely say thank you for a gift they do not like?
5. Should all people give gifts on birthdays?
6. Why is it important to know a person’s interests before buying?
7. Do you think the pressure to buy is too high?
8. What is the purpose of traditional exchange rituals?
9. How does the cost of a gift affect its perceived value?
10. What is the difference between a functional gift and a sentimental one?
11. Do you think people should keep all gifts, even unwanted ones?
12. What are the problems when people expect a very expensive gift?
13. When is the best time to give a gift (publicly or privately)?
14. What are two things that make a gift thoughtful?
15. How does a lack of gratitude affect the giver?
B1 Level – Intermediate
1. What are the simple ways to politely suggest what you would like to receive?
2. How does the economy affect people’s ability to afford gifts?
3. Should the government provide resources to promote non-material gift-giving?
4. What is the difference between an obligation and a sincere gesture?
5. Do you believe that an experience gift is better than a physical object?
6. What are the challenges of buying gifts for someone who has everything?
7. How does focusing on cost affect the search for creativity?
8. What is the idea of “reciprocity” in gift exchange?
9. Is it fair when a person is judged for giving a very small gift?
10. How does a lack of memory affect thoughtful buying?
11. What are the basic steps for regifting a present politely?
12. What is the value of giving a gift that helps a person grow?
13. Should the news talk more about charitable giving?
14. What are the simple reasons why some people struggle to accept favors?
15. How does the history of commerce affect modern holiday shopping?
B2 Level – Upper-Intermediate
1. What are the simple social problems caused by demanding high-cost gifts?
2. What are the ethical issues when companies exploit sentimentality for profit?
3. How does constant social media showing of gifts affect personal satisfaction?
4. Should companies be legally required to provide easy gift return policies?
5. How does the feeling of joy affect the act of sharing?
6. Who is responsible for educating people on respectful rejection of a gift?
7. What is your simple view on the practice of high-cost luxury presents?
8. What is the role of technology in suggesting personalized gifts?
9. How does the problem of debt affect gift-giving traditions?
10. What are the clear problems with allowing people to hide their dissatisfaction?
11. What are the legal differences between a simple present and a bribe?
12. Do you think the main purpose of gifts is to build relationships?
13. What steps can individual citizens take to promote simple, thoughtful gifts?
14. How does the lack of a clear budget affect holiday stress?
15. What are the simple psychological effects of a truly unexpected kindness?
C1 Level – Advanced
1. Is it fair that the cost of social rituals often outweighs their meaning?
2. What is the moral duty of a society to promote non-material values?
3. How do global supply chains affect the availability of unique gifts?
4. When should the government consider mandatory limits on holiday advertising?
5. What are the simple ethical problems of companies marketing unnecessary products?
6. How does focusing on consumption affect the need for authentic connection?
7. Discuss the effects of long-term commercialization on holiday meaning.
8. How should leaders use policy to promote a culture of thoughtfulness over spending?
9. What is the idea of “consumerism”?
10. What are the long-term social effects when a whole generation struggles with debt?
11. What are the clear difficulties when courts try to decide if a gift was a form of payment?
12. How does the desire for perfection affect the need for authenticity?
13. Do you think the most important thing is the preservation of simple, heartfelt gestures?
14. What are the simple moral rules a person should follow when dealing with gift expectations?
15. Should the government set a clear standard for ethical holiday promotion?
C2 Level – Proficiency
1. What is the true difference between a symbolic gesture and a necessary transaction?
2. Should we eliminate the system that creates massive pressure to buy things?
3. How does the idea of generosity change when all desires are digitally known?
4. What laws are needed to prevent major corporate use of personal data for marketing?
5. How do historical views of exchange, charity, and reciprocity affect modern habits?
6. How can a society ensure that empathy is shown to people with financial hardship?
7. Do you think total removal of all material gifts would fix social problems?
8. What simple rules should guide people when they encounter complex social expectations?
9. How can we stop people from using personal choice as an excuse for harmful habits?
10. What did old thinkers say about wealth, virtue, and the nature of giving?
11. What will happen to the need for human effort if AI buys all gifts perfectly?
12. How do people use the idea of “it’s just tradition” to avoid discussing spending?
13. How does the experience of a major financial loss change a person’s view of giving?
14. What is the power of a group to demand a total reform of holiday culture?
15. If scientists could create a perfect, non-material gift of experience, what would happen?
