Talk and Relax, Topic: Expectations

Topic: Expectations

1. What kinds of expectations do your parents and grandparents have of you? Do you feel like you are fulfilling their expectations? What happens if you fail to meet their expectations?

2. What kinds of expectations do your friends have of you? Do you ever feel like your friends have unrealistic expectations of you? If so, how do you deal with that situation?

3. Do you think it’s better for your boss/teacher to have very high expectations of you or low expectations of you? Why? What kinds of expectations do you have for your teacher/boss?

4. What is expected of you culturally? If, culturally, you do something that is unacceptable, how do other people express their disapproval? How does their disapproval affect you?