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25 Impact Issues - Helping Others
risky
odds
chances
brave / bravery
courage / courageous
coward / cowardice / cowardly
hero / heroic
offended
take offense
independence
responsibility
pressure
in return
stranger
moral obligation

Is Mr. Yang a hero or a madman?
Do you think Mr. Yang was being irresponsible? Selfish?
How would you describe the kind of man Mr. Yang is?
What are some reasons you can think of NOT to help a stranger?
When have you offered to help a stranger?
How do you decide whether or not to help a stranger?
When has a stranger offered you help?
What reasons can you think of not to offer help to a stranger?
Explain the “rules” about offering help to a newcomer to Japan.
What accounts for different behavior regarding helping others in different cultures?
Are you, or do you know anyone who’s been a  hero - that is, saved anyone’s life?
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