Saving a Spot in Line

#Economy

Linestanding, a fair extension or subversion of the market?

Updated: 2025.01.15

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Saving a Spot in Line

줄서기 대행?

Articles

I get paid to stand in line for people. Here's how I turned a tedious task into a $25-an-hour business.Paid line-standing: the bizarre congressional practice that shocked Ocasio-Cortez, explained

Videos

The ethics of Supply and Demand - Linestanding These Dudes Get Paid Thousands to Sit in Line

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Have you ever waited in a long line for a new product, like an iPhone or a pair of shoes? If so, how was it?

아이폰이나 신발과 같은 신제품을 사기 위해 긴 줄을 서서 기다린 적이 있나요? 그 경험은 어땠나요?

What do you generally think of linestanding?

일반적으로 라인스탠딩에 대해 어떻게 생각하시나요?

Is there any product that you’d consider paying a linestander to get for you?

줄 서는 사람에게 돈을 지불하고도 구매할 의향이 있는 제품이 있나요?

Why do you think people are willing to pay linestanders upwards of $40 USD per hour?

사람들은 왜 라인스탠더에게 시간당 40$의 돈을 지불하기를 희망할까요?

Should people be allowed to linestand to get a doctor’s visit?

의사의 진료를 받기 위해 돈을 받고 줄을 대신 서주는 것을 허용해야 한다고 생각하시나요?

Do you think linestanding is questionable morally?

라인스탠딩이 도덕적으로 문제가 있다고 생각하시나요?

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

scores (of)

a large number or amount of something

Example

Despite minimal marketing, scores of people came to watch the rocket launch.

Example

An avid writer, she submitted scores of articles to her local newspaper.

strapped for (cash)

in need of

Example

Hey, could you spot me $20? My company changed my pay from weekly to biweekly, so I’m strapped for cash right now.

Example

The government has proposed an expensive development plan, despite being strapped for cash.

scalper

someone who resells goods for a quick or large profit.

Example

If you wait long enough, scalpers typically lower their ticket prices, since they’d rather earn a low profit than risk someone not buying at all

Example

I got this new phone from a scalper, who included a service charge in their price. There was no way I was standing in that long line!

enlist

engage a person in help or support

Example

The company enlisted an outside expert to audit its finances.

Example

He enlisted his friend during the move.

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