Level 6 _ Episode 15 Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd

Title: WSJ In the Elevator With Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd

WHITNEY WOLFE HERD
CEO & FOUNDER, BUMBLE
 
휘트니 울프 허드 범블 창업자
여성이 먼저 데이트 제안하는 앱...
2021년 상장으로 여성 최연소 억만장자
 
VOCA
1. go after 좇다, 추구하다
Why are women not alloerd to go after what they want?
 
2. full-fledged [FOOL-FLEJD] 완전히 발달한, 필요한 자격을 다 갖춘
And we actually let you delete the dating off of the platform, so it's a full-fledged social network now.
 
3. first glance 첫눈에, 처음에는
Oh, uh, maybe don't show your parakeet on first glance.
 
4. courtesy [KUR-tuh-see] 공손함, 정중함
In Korea people often do a courtesy bow instead of saying hello.
 
5. nearly 거의
She nearly got a perfect score in the exam.
 
6. fatal [FEYT-l] 치명적인, 죽음을 초래하는
The couple were involved in a fatal car accident.
 
7. swipe (손으로) 쓸어 넘기다
Did you know that if you swipe up on an iPhone it brings up another menu?
 
8. threaten [THRET-n] 위협, 협박하다
The school threatened to ecpel him if he didn't improve his behavior.
 
9. lawsuit 소송, 고소
We had no option but to file a lawsuit against the company.
 
+ make the first move
먼저 행동을 취하다. 먼저 데이트를 신청하다, 먼저 대시하다 등의 의미.
 
+Where's Waldo
월리를 찾아라. 친구들과 찍은 사진을 프로필로 설정하면 월리를 찾아라 같은 느낌이다라는 의미.
 
+ no games 
관계를 맺는 데 있어 게임을 하듯 재미만 보지 않고, 진지하게 임한다는 뜻.
반대로 playing games는 통제하려고 하거나 솔직하지 못한 태도를 말함.
예를 들어 밀당을 하는 상황에 문자에 대한 답장을 할까 말까에 대한 질문에 no games라고 하면 재지 말고 연락하라는 말.
 

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think people use dating apps or social networks to meet new people?
2. What is the reputation of dating apps in Korea? Is there a stigma attached?
3. In your opinion, what are the advantages of a social networking app allowing users to make the first move?
4. Have you ever used a social networking app to meet new people? How was your experience? If not, would you consider it?
5. How do you feel about the idea of expanding dating apps into platforms for making friends or
business connections?
6. What kind of photos do you think are most effective on a profile, and why?
7. Do you think it's important for dating apps to evolve and offer more than just dating features? Why or why not?
8. How do you decide whether to respond immediately to a message or wait?
9. In your opinion, how has technology changed the way people form connections and relationships in the modern world?
10. Can you think of any humorous or interesting experiences related to using dating or networking apps?