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“FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Understanding FOMO

1. What does FOMO mean?
2. Have you ever felt FOMO? Can you describe the situation?
3. What causes people to feel FOMO?
4. How does social media influence FOMO?
5. Do you think FOMO is a serious problem? Why or why not?

II. FOMO in Daily Life

6. How does FOMO affect your decisions?
7. Have you ever missed an event because of FOMO?
8. What activities do you feel FOMO about the most?
9. How do you cope with feelings of FOMO?
10. Do you think FOMO can be positive in some situations?

III. FOMO and Technology

11. How does your phone contribute to FOMO?
12. Do you think apps can help reduce FOMO? How?
13. How often do you check social media because of FOMO?
14. What social media platforms make you feel FOMO the most?
15. Can you think of a time when social media made your FOMO worse?

IV. FOMO and Relationships

16. How does FOMO affect your friendships?
17. Do you think FOMO can cause jealousy in relationships?
18. How do friends react when someone feels FOMO?
19. Have you ever tried to include someone who felt FOMO?
20. How can friends help each other deal with FOMO?

V. FOMO and Mental Health

21. How can FOMO affect your mental health?
22. Do you think FOMO can lead to anxiety?
23. How can you tell if FOMO is affecting you negatively?
24. What are some signs that you are experiencing FOMO?
25. How can you improve your mental health to reduce FOMO?

VI. Overcoming FOMO

26. What strategies can help you overcome FOMO?
27. How can you focus on your own experiences instead of others?
28. Have you ever taken a break from social media to reduce FOMO?
29. What hobbies can help you feel more fulfilled and reduce FOMO?
30. How can mindfulness practices help with FOMO?

VII. FOMO and Life Choices

31. How does FOMO influence your career choices?
32. Do you think FOMO affects your educational decisions?
33. How can you make better choices without FOMO?
34. Do you think FOMO can lead to regret in life choices?
35. How can you learn to be content with your choices?

VIII. FOMO and Social Events

36. How do you decide which social events to attend?
37. Have you ever felt pressure to go to an event because of FOMO?
38. What types of events do you feel FOMO about the most?
39. How do you feel after attending an event that you had FOMO about?
40. Do you think it’s okay to skip events to take care of yourself?

IX. FOMO and Personal Growth

41. How can overcoming FOMO help you grow as a person?
42. What lessons have you learned from experiencing FOMO?
43. How can FOMO motivate you to try new things?
44. Do you think FOMO can help you discover your interests?
45. How can you turn FOMO into a positive experience?

X. Future of FOMO

46. Do you think FOMO will become more common in the future?
47. How might technology change the way we experience FOMO?
48. What advice would you give to future generations about FOMO?
49. How can society help reduce FOMO among people?
50. What role do you think influencers play in FOMO?

XI. Personal Reflections on FOMO

51. How has your understanding of FOMO changed over time?
52. Can you share a personal story related to FOMO?
53. What do you wish you had known about FOMO when you were younger?
54. How do you feel when you see others having fun without you?
55. What is one thing you would change about how you handle FOMO?

XII. Final Thoughts on FOMO

56. What is the most important thing to remember about FOMO?
57. How can you help others who struggle with FOMO?
58. What do you think is the biggest myth about FOMO?
59. How can you celebrate your own experiences instead of comparing to others?
60. What is one positive outcome you have experienced from dealing with FOMO?
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