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    Summary: “Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know” by Malcolm Gladwell - Discussion Prompts
    Summary: “Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know” by Malcolm Gladwell - Discussion Prompts
    Summary: “Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know” by Malcolm Gladwell - Discussion Prompts
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    Summary: “Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know” by Malcolm Gladwell - Discussion Prompts

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    ‘Talking to Strangers: What we should know about people we don’t know’ by renowned author Malcolm Gladwell has been labeled as the Best Book of the year by leading newspapers such as The Financial Times, Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, and Detroit Free Press.
    In his latest book, the author shares some famous incidents throughout history and some in recent past that, according to him, contribute largely to cause misunderstandings between two people who are strangers. He argues that humans are not good at spotting liars and often mix up their initial assumptions of a person while analyzing him or her.



    In this comprehensive look into Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know by Malcolm Gladwell, you'll gain insight with this essential resource as a guide to aid your discussions. Be prepared to lead with the following:
    • Discussion aid which includes a wealth of prompts and information
    • Overall plot synopsis and author biography
    • Thought-provoking discussion questions for a deeper examination
    • Creative exercises to foster alternate “if this was you” discussions
    And more! 
     
    Disclaimer: This is an unofficial companion guide based on Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know by Malcolm Gladwell and is not affiliated to the original work or author in any way. It does not contain any text of the original work. If you haven’t purchased the original work, we encourage you to do so first.
    LanguageEnglish
    Publisherbestof.me
    Release dateFeb 10, 2020
    ISBN9788835372288
    Summary: “Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know” by Malcolm Gladwell - Discussion Prompts

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      Foreword

      Have you ever wanted to improve your understanding of Talking to Strangers? Or perhaps you are simply struggling to learn the subject matter?

      It’s a simple teaching technique that helps students learn and readers to grow. With versatile discussion questions for each major criteria regarding Talking to Strangers, these discussion prompts are designed to help surface crucial discussions that are capable to assist toward thinking and learning on a deeper level.

      Discussion prompts have a positive effect on learning. From simple quizzes to critical thinking, participation in discussions can have significantly higher learning when used first. It’s a simple technique that goes a long way.

      Gain the Help You Need As You:

      ●  Analyze with over 60 + prompts

      ●  Reflect on how the book has made an impact

      ●  Relate to the author and the book’s message

      ●  Question prompts to make the discussion uniquely yours

      Tips on Using Discussion Prompts:

      ●  Readers and students are recommended to write 100-word responses to the prompts. Written answers could be shared in small group discussions.

      ●  Each question can be allotted five minutes to write answers as a way of reviewing notes before shared in small group discussions.

      ●  Use the questions as a template to provide peer feedback and think of your own questions to develop during the discussions to spur creative thinking

      Whether you’re an avid learner set out to reach the best for yourself, or a student struggling to learn the subject matter, these discussion prompts can get you to actively respond as you question, analyze, relate, and reflect.

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      Table of Contents

      Foreword

      Chapter One: Introducing Talking to Strangers

      Chapter Two: Breaking Down Talking to Strangers

      Chapter Three: Let’s Meet Malcolm Gladwell

      Chapter Four: Alternate Scenarios

      Chapter Five: Create Your Own Discussion Prompts

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