Why predicting our future feelings is so difficult
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To get used to (doing) something
To stumble on/ upon (something)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
What is ‘impact bias’?
What does the article say about winning the lottery and disabling accidents? Do you agree?
How would you feel if you won the lottery? Would your life be better?
Are you able to predict how you will feel in future situations?
Do your holidays always go exactly how you imagined them?
The last time you carefully planned an important event, did it go perfectly?
Do you think that weddings generally go according to plan and are enjoyed by the bride and groom?
What things do you often get really excited about?
Do these things always live up to your expectations?
What things do you often dread?
Are these things always as bad as you thought they were going to be?
Do you spend money in a way that makes you happy?
Do some people spend money in an irrational way?
Do people sometimes remember certain events as more enjoyable than they actually were?
Are you good at interpreting how other people are feeling?