PHOTOS SPARK CONVERSATIONS
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LET'S LEARN!
Useful Words/Phrases
- dilemma
- integrity
- morality
- consequence
- justifiable
- conflict
SPEAK MORE!
Direction: Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences.
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Have you ever faced an ethical dilemma in your personal or professional life? How did you handle it?
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Do you think it's okay to tell a small lie to protect someone's feelings? Why or why not?
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If you found a wallet with money in it and no identification, what would you do?
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Is it ever acceptable to break the law in order to help someone? Can you think of an example where this might be the case?
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Would you report a close friend if you knew they were cheating on a big exam? Why or why not?
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Do you believe that companies have a moral responsibility to act ethically, even if it reduces their profits? Why or why not?
Let's Practice!
Direction: Create a question using the vocabulary discussed.
Situation:
1. Think of a situation where you faced a difficult choice. How would you create a question about that using the word dilemma?
Situation:
2. Now, think about personal values. How would you ask someone a question about their integrity in a tough situation?
Situation:
3. Think about an action that might be considered right or wrong depending on the circumstances. How can you form a question with justifiable in that context?