Family parties

Example questions:

What are the main reasons why people organise family parties in your country?

In some places people spend a lot of money on parties that celebrate special family events. Is this ever true in your country?

Do you think this is a good trend or a bad trend?

Are there many differences between family parties and parties given by friends?

Why do you think this is?

National celebrations

Example questions:

What kinds of national celebration do you have in your country?

Who tends to enjoy national celebrations more: young people or old people? Why?

Why do you think some people think that national celebrations are a waste of government money?

Would you agree or disagree with this view? Why?