Why do prosecutors so often use crooked methods to prove that a person is guilty?Prosecutors so often use crooked methods to prove that a person is guilty because they want to win the judgment of guilty.
Why do so many criminals manage to get away with their crimes?So many criminals may manage to get away with their crimes because there’s not enough evidence to convict them.
Why is it so often that member of gangs or the mafia are convicted of some minor crimes but acquitted of major felonies?It’s so often that member of gangs or the mafia are convicted of some minor crimes but acquitted of major felonies because it’s easy to collect evidence for minor crimes but difficult for major felonies.
What do you think of celebrities who shoplift despite having lots of money?I think celebrities who shoplift despite having lots of money want to draw attention to themselves.
If you were taking part in a business conference and you notice that some of your colleagues were more interested in refreshments than in the meeting, what would you think of them?If I were taking part in a business conference and I notice that some of my colleagues were more interested in refreshments than in the meeting, I would think they had no sense of responsibility for their work.
Do you think that many people treat Christmas as an excuse for gluttony? Why?Yes, I think that many people treat Christmas as an excuse for gluttony because Christmas party is an annual event where they can go crazy.
Why do you think food in commercials seems more mouth-watering than in real life?I think food in commercials seems more mouth-watering than in real life because otherwise it can’t sell well.
If you were caught by the police driving while intoxicated, what would happen to you?If I were caught by the police driving while intoxicated, I would be banned from driving a car for some time.
What kind of people in your country would you say were the most frequent visitors to pubs? Why??I would say middle-aged men were the most frequent visitors to pubs in my country because they want to relieve their stress by drinking alcohol.
Why do you think some companies seem prejudiced against taking on employees who are over the age of 50?I think some companies seem prejudiced against taking on employees who are over the age of 50 because they were often unable to work as expected.
Do you believe that being an egoist is a sign of emotional immaturity? Why?Yes, I believe that being an egoist is a sign of emotional immaturity because mature people usually have emotional stability.
What is the consequence of not intervening when people witness a crime or another unlawful event?The consequence of not intervening when people witness a crime or another unlawful event is coming under criticism.
Why do some people decide to hide the fact that their marriage is on the rocks and act as if everything is OK?Some people decide to hide the fact that their marriage is on the rocks and act as if everything is OK because they don’t want other people to be worried about it.
If you had spend several weeks working on a project, and your boss still belittled your efforts, how would you feel?If I had spent several weeks working on a project, and my boss still belittled my efforts, I would feel angry with him.
If you came home and saw your kitchen in a completely sordid condition, what would you think had happened? How would you react?If I came home and saw my kitchen in a completely sordid condition, I would think a thief came into my house and call the police.
Why do some newspapers or magazines seem to take great pleasure in describing all the sordid details of divorces or love-affairs of famous people?Some newspapers or magazines seem to take great pleasure in describing all the sordid details of divorces or love-affairs of famous people because a lot of people are interested in that article.
Why are hospitals often forced to rely on charities for vital, life-saving equipment?Hospitals are often forced to rely on charities for vital, life-saving equipment because they don’t have enough money to buy them.
Do you think the government should implement some changes to the education system? Why?No, I don’t think the government should implement some changes to the education system because education system in Japan doesn’t have any problems.
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