Being Wrong: Why Is It So Hard to Admit It?

Hameed J

Being Wrong: Why Is It So Hard to Admit It?

Conversation - B2-C1 | Advance Level

8 $

Aug. 10 Mon , 11:00 USA

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Description

In this session, you will discuss why people struggle to admit their mistakes and how this affects relationships, workplaces, and decision-making. You will practise expressing opinions, analysing behaviour, and supporting your arguments with examples. By the end of the session, you will feel more confident discussing psychology, communication, and human behaviour in English.

Session Activities

1: Do you find it easy or difficult to apologise? Why?

2: What personal quality do you admire most in other people?

1: Why do you think many people find it difficult to admit they were wrong?

2: Is admitting you're wrong a sign of weakness or strength? Why?

3: Does age or life experience make people more willing to admit mistakes? Why or why not?

4: How does pride influence the way people respond when they are criticised?

5: Why do some people continue defending an opinion even after seeing evidence against it?

6: How can leaders or managers create an environment where people feel comfortable admitting mistakes?

7: Have social media and online debates made it harder for people to change their minds? Why?

8: Can admitting you're wrong actually improve relationships and build trust? How?

Ego (noun)

a person's sense of self-importance or self-esteem. Example: Sometimes our ego makes it difficult to admit a mistake.

Accountability (noun)

the willingness to accept responsibility for your actions. Example: Good leaders show accountability when things go wrong.

Bias (noun)

a tendency to favour one idea or viewpoint unfairly, often without realising it. Example: Personal bias can stop people from accepting new evidence.

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned