1. The COVID19 crisis of 2020 and 2021 forced a lot of people to work from home for the first time. Tell us one occupation where people quickly and easily adjusted to working from home in Japan.
2. There are many advantages to working from home. Name one.
3. There are a lot of disadvantages to working from home. Name one.
4. Are you employed? If yes, how many people and companies in your profession worked from home during the crisis? Was this a large proportion of workers? Why or why not? If no, do you know of anyone who had to suddenly work or study from home? Was working or studying at home easy for them? Why?
5. Have you ever worked from home? If yes, how was it? If no, would you like to? Why?
6. Do you believe that lifestyles and the way people work in Japan will change significantly as a result of the pandemic? If yes, will this be a change for the better? Why? If no, do you think working from home will become common in other countries? Where? Is this a change for the better? Why?

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