Let's talk about empathy

What do you think empathy is?

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Sympathy means feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

Is empathy an important character to develop?

How much empathy do you feel towards other people? On a scale of 1-10.

Do you think it is possible to be too empathetic?

In what jobs is empathy a bad thing to have?

Why do you think humans feel empathy? Do you think animals can feel empathy?

Do you think that people are born with empathy or are they taught it?

If you see a homeless person on the street asking for money, what is the first thing you think about them?

Are you good at knowing when something is wrong with a coworker or family member?

What does the idiom “I feel your pain.” mean? Have you ever felt someone else’s pain?