Is poverty a big issue in your country? Is the poverty rate rising or falling?
Do you know anyone who you would describe as poor?
Are there any poor areas or slums in your town? Are they dangerous?
In your society is there any particular minority group, age group or other demographic group that is more likely to live in poverty? Do you think this is?
Do you often see homeless people in your town? Where are they usually found?
How does the government in your country help poor people? Does it provide meals or shelter?
In your opinion how often the government of your country do enough to help poor people?
Have you ever given money to charity?
Are there clothes bins in your neighbourhood? Do you ever leave your old clothes there?
Have you ever volunteered to help poor people? Would you like to?
How often do you see beggars? Do you ever give money to them?
In your view how often are poor people to blame for their own problems?