Level 6 _ Episode 22 Warby Parker's Neil Blumenthal

Title: WSJ In the Elevator With Warby Parker's Neil Blumenthal

 
NEIL BLUMENTHAL
CO-FOUNDER & CO-CEO, WARBY PARKER
 
닐 블루먼솔(Neil Blumenthal)
와비 파커 공동 창업자
비싼 안경 유통구조 혁신...
와슨스쿨 출신 뭉쳐 뉴욕증시 상장까지
 
VOCA
1. bunch 무리
She has a bunch of close friends.
 
2. physical retail 오프라인 매장
Why'd you decide to go so heavily into physical retail?
 
3. browse 둘러보다
She likes to browse around her local department store on the weekend.
 
4. check out 결제하다
Please go to the first floor with your items when you are ready to check out.
 
5. strategy [STRAT-i-jee] 전략
The team spent all day discussing a new sales strategy.
 
6. flattering 기분이 좋은, 과찬하는
It's actually super flattering.
오히려 무척 감사한 마음이 들죠.
 
7. social good 사회적 기여, 사회복지
The company spends one Saturday a month doing social good in local communities.
 
8.eventually 결국, 마침내
She eventually got a promotion after 3 years of waiting.
 
9. overcommunication 과한 의사소통
The team leader is guilty of overcommunication which annoys everyone.
 
10. transparent 투명한
I think one is overcommunication and being super transparent.
 
11. constructive 구체적인, 건설적인
You did some really constructive work on the last project we worked on together.
 
12. split 나누다, 쪼개다
How do you think we should split our lottery winnings?
 
+ drive you nuts
"drive me crazy"와 비슷하게 "날 돌아버리게 해", "화나게 해"와 같은 뜻이다.
실제 쓰임으로 annoying의 짜증스러운 의미가 더 크긴 하다.
더운 여름날 모기가 많아서 잠을 못 잤을 때 "the mosquitoes drive me nuts!"라고 할 수 있다.
 

Discussion Questions

1. Have you ever bought something online and wished you could try it at home first? What was it?
2. Most companies start with offline stores, then go online. Can you think of any companies doing the opposite and starting online?
3. What are the advantages of an online company opening an offline store?
4. Would you pay more for a product (like glasses) if the customer experience was better?5. When working, do you prefer working alone or being part of a team? Why?
6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working alone vs working in a team?
7. When in a team, do you prefer clear roles or a more collaborative approach? Why?
8. What do you think about overcommunication at work? Is it always a good thing?
9. How important is communication in daily life? Can you think of any times communication was an issue?
10. Can you think of any times when incorrect communication resulted in an unwanted response?