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[Long] Being Irrelevant Hurts
Social mattering
Updated: 2023.10.16
4 min read · Intermediate
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[Long] Being Irrelevant Hurts
[긴 지문] 존재감의 중요성
Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.
Q2
What part of the reading resonated with you most?
이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?
Q3
Would you consider yourself someone with lots of friends?
스스로 친구가 많은 사람이라고 생각하시나요?
Q4
Does the work that you do satisfy you? Why or why not?
현재 하고 있는 일이 만족스럽습니까? 만족하는 이유와 그렇지 않은 이유는 무엇인가요?
Q5
What does rejection mean to you?
여러분에게 거절이란 어떤 의미인가요?
Q6
The title of this reading describes “being irrelevant.” What do you think it means to be irrelevant?
이 교재의 제목은 "무의미한 존재"를 묘사하고 있습니다. 무의미하다는 것은 어떤 의미라고 생각하시나요?
Q7
How do social interactions differ in work as compared to personal relationships? Explain.
직장에서의 사회적 상호작용은 개인적인 관계와 어떻게 다른가요? 설명해 보세요.
Q8
What does it mean to belong? Is this the same as being popular?
소속감을 느낀다는 것은 어떤 의미인가요? 인기가 있다는 것과 같은 의미인가요?
Q9
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
ostracism
the exclusion or rejection of someone from a group or society
Example
1

After the controversy, he faced ostracism from his colleagues.

Example
2

Ostracism can be emotionally devastating for individuals.

dismissive
showing a lack of interest or approval; rejecting or ignoring something or someone
Example
1

She gave me a dismissive look when I suggested a new idea.

Example
2

His dismissive attitude towards the project demoralized the team.

resounding
impressively successful or striking; producing a loud, clear sound
Example
1

Their resounding victory in the championship was celebrated by fans.

Example
2

The speaker received a resounding applause for her inspirational speech.

mend
to repair or fix something that is broken or damaged
Example
1

He used his skills to mend the broken chair.

Example
2

Their friendship took time to mend after the argument.

gravitate towards
to be attracted to or drawn towards something or someone
Example
1

Many young people gravitate towards urban areas in search of better job opportunities.

Example
2

She tends to gravitate towards people with similar interests.

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