12/27 Drinking Games

DIALOG>> Let's play a drinking game.

Let's play a drinking game!

Do you guys know the noon-chi game?

It's the most popular drinking game these days.

Let's see who loses.


RESPONSE>> Talk about games Koreans like to play while they drink.

Drinking games are a big part of Korean drinking culture.
ex> I think family is a big part of my life.
ex> Networking is a big part of my work.

People think they are a good way to break the ice.
* break the ice: 어색한 분위기를 풀다.
cf> icebreaker: 분위기를 좋게하는 사람
ex> Drinking games can be great ice-breakers.

They also help spice up the mood when people are drinking.
* spice up the mood: 분위기를 띄우다.
= brighten up the mood
ex> Let's turn on some music to spice up the mood.

These games are most often played when people go on trips.

When college students go on group trips, it's most likely that they will play drinking games.
ex> It's most likely that I'll have to work late again tonight.

In most cases, people who lose have to drink up the glass as a penalty.
* drink up the glass: 한 잔 다 마시다.
* penalty: 벌칙
ex> He lost the game and got a penalty.
ex> He was so thirsty that he drank up the glass in one gulp.

They have to grant a wish to that guy in return.
* grant a wish: 소원을 하나 들어주다.
ex> My parents said they'd grant me a wish if I aced this exam.


@ I ran into Mark at the gym today.  오늘 헬스장에 갔다가 마크랑 우연히 마주쳤어.

1. Think about how to break the ice at the event.
2. We prepared lots of things to spice up the mood at the party.
3. He is most likely take her position.
4. If I do that favor for you, Would you grant me a wish?