Part 1: Introduction & Interview

Topic: Rules and Discipline

1. Do you think rules are important? Why? (Think about how rules maintain order and safety.)
2. What is a rule in your school/workplace that you find useful? (Consider a rule that helps productivity or fairness.)
3. Have you ever broken a rule? What happened? (Share a personal experience and its consequences.)
4. What rules do you follow at home? (Mention family expectations and responsibilities.)
5. Do you think children should have more or fewer rules? Why? (Discuss discipline versus freedom in childhood.)
6. How do rules affect our daily lives? (Consider traffic laws, workplace policies, or social norms.)
7. What is a rule in your country that you find interesting? (Think about a law or cultural norm unique to your country.)
8. Have you ever disagreed with a rule? Why? (Consider fairness or necessity of certain rules.)

Part 2: Cue Card Task

Describe a rule that is important in your school or at work.
You should say:

• What the rule is
• Why it is important
• How it affects people
  And explain whether you agree with this rule.

Part 3: Discussion

1. Why do we need rules in society? (Think about safety, fairness, and order.)
2. Do you think rules should be strict or flexible? Why? (Consider different situations where rules should or shouldn’t be enforced strictly.)
3. How do rules in schools and workplaces differ from those in society? (Compare formal rules with social expectations.)
4. Can rules sometimes be unfair? Give examples. (Discuss rules that may be outdated or biased.)
5. What happens when people do not follow rules? (Consider social consequences and legal penalties.)
6. How do cultural differences influence rules? (Think about how different societies prioritize different values.)