How to Handle Small Talk as an Introvert

This 9-minute video by Charisma on Command looks at celebrities being interviewed on talk shows and gives some helpful ideas to help all of us (particularly introverts) handle small talk.

I accidentally became a meme

This is part of an eye-opening series about people who accidentally became memes. All of them are good. This link takes you to the one about Success Kid. These can start a great conversation about what we share on the internet and how we can lose control of what happens to it.

6 degrees of information

This video by NetSmartz is a bit cheesy but eye-opening. A man shows teens how much information he can get about them using just six clicks.

Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist

This Netflix documentary tells the story of Manti Te’o, an NFL football player who was catfished by a man who pretended to be a woman (Manti’s girlfriend) for two years. It is a crazy story that will bring up some interesting points of conversation.

Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare

Available on Netflix, this documentary tells of a decade of catfishing, deceit, and a fairytale romance gone wrong.

Validation

This video is about a man who not only validates parking, but he also compliments/validates those who come to him. It is adorable and will spark a good discussion about how we validate others.

How do you define yourself

Lizzie Valasquez was born with a rare disorder and she can’t gain weight. She has experienced more negativity and bullying than most people ever will. In this Ted Talk, she talks about a simple but effective coping mechanism.

Looks Aren’t Everything. Believe Me, I’m a Model.

Model Cameron Russel talks about how looks aren’t everything, and that it’s what on the inside that really matters.

Love Language Quiz

Take the love language quiz and discuss how knowing someone’s love language can improve your relationship with them.

Why I don’t use a smart phone

Ann Makosinski talks about how she was raised without the toys and smartphones teens use today. This can spark a conversation about the pros and cons of different types of technology.

How to Listen Better

Sound expert Julian Treasure shares five ways we can re-tune our ears for conscious listening, an important skill in this loud and busy world. It’s only a few minutes long, so discuss how you can both apply this after!

Why Gossip is Hardwired in Our Brains

This short video talks about the purpose of gossip and shares a short study done about how often people gossip and why. Watch this then discuss how each of you gossip, how you feel when others gossip about you, etc.