PE 7/12 The Optimism Bias

We like to think of ourselves as rational beings.
* rational: 이성적인

This belief that the future will be better than the past and present is known as the "optimism bias." Such blind faith helps motivate us to pursue our goal.
* blind faith: 맹신, 맹목
ex> Blind faith makes me nervous. I prefer my employees to be a little skeptical.

Yet a "glass is half full" attitude is irrational and can lead to unwanted outcomes.
* the glass is half full: 물 잔이 반이나 차 있다. 긍정적으로 생각하다
ex> I need people who believe the glass is half full to work in the customer service department.

It is, however, possible to strike a balance - we can be certain that the sun will shine, but we can grab an umbrella just in case.
* strike a balance: 균형을 유지하다
ex> After you start working, it can be difficult to strike a balance between your office and home life.

7/15 Chicken and Beer

Chicken and beer is undoubtedly a winning combo in Korea.
* undoubtedly: 틀림없이, 의심할 여지 없이 = without a doubt
ex> This vacation is undoubtedly the best I’ve ever had.
* winning: 매력적인, 마음을 끄는

There is a large and loyal following of chicken lovers.
* following: 팬, 신봉자, 숭배자
ex> The author has a large following of fans in China.

What’s better than a cold draft to accompany delicious chicken?
* accompany: 동행하다, 동반하다
ex> Are you going to accompany your parents to the wedding?
* cold draft: 차가운 생맥주

The streets are littered with soccer enthusiasts downing chicken and beer.
* be littered with: ~로 가득하다, 흩뜨리다
ex> During the parade,the streets were littered with parents and children.
ex> My room is littered with toys
* down: 급히 먹다, 마시다
ex> We downed our coffees and left.

Chicken franchises in Korea all have their own take on the dish.
* one's own take on: ~에 대한 자신만의 방식, 의견, 해석
ex> She has her own take on why they broke up.
ex> What's his take on the plan? 
ex> a new take on the Romeo and Juliet story

Summer is the ideal time to enjoy it.
* ideal: 이상적인, 최선의
ex> This is an ideal place to have a party.


@ Stop pigging out! 너무 많이 먹지 마!
ex> I was so thirsty after playing badminton, I pigged out on watermelon last night. 

1. He is undoubtedly the best looking man I know. 
2. We don't have a following fans.
3. She will accompany him to the dinner party. 
4. She is my ideal woman.

Talk about chicken and beer.

Chicken and beer is undoubtedly a winning combo in Korea.

There is a large and loyal following of chicken lovers.

Whether it’s at a ballgame, with family, or a night out, the dish has universal appeal.

Beer is the favored partner to any chicken dish.

What’s better than a cold draft to accompany delicious chicken?

This combo is enjoyed at restaurants and via home delivery.

During big events like the World Cup, it’s a boom time.

The streets are littered with soccer enthusiasts downing chicken and beer.

Chicken franchises in Korea all have their own take on the dish.

Summer is the ideal time to enjoy it.

The night breeze and outside seating make it all the more fun.

7/12 Outdoor Clothing

As I grow older, I have to admit I’m more concerned about my health.

* be concerned about: ~을 걱정하다, ~에 관심을 가지다

ex> We are deeply concerned about the global warming.

I just threw on a cotton T-shirt, a pair of sweat shorts and running shoes.

* throw on: ~을 걸치다, 입다

ex> Why don’t you throw on your jacket?

ex> She just threw on the first skirt she found.

* sweat shorts: 트레이닝 반바지

I felt a little out of place because every hiker was fully dressed in expensive outdoor clothing.

* out of place: 장소에 어울리지 않는, 맞지 않는

ex> I fell out of place whenever I’m with him.

Every amid the recession, outdoor clothing brands enjoyed double-digit growth.

* double-digit: 두 자리 수의

ex> He’s going to have double-digit wins this year.

Experts are having a hard time explaining this.

* have a hard time: 어려움을 겪다

ex> She had a hard time adjusting to a new environment.

I think it’s because outdoor clothing is comfy and can be worn for everyday activities.

* be worn: 착용하다, 입다

ex> Safety goggles should be worn in the laboratory at all times.

@ You opened a can of worms. 넌 상황을더 복잡하게 만들었어.

1. She was concerned about his drinking problem.

2. I just had enough time to throw on some clothes

3. Your reasoning is out of place here.

4. I'm having a hard time getting used to this car.

Talk about outdoor clothing market in Korea.

As I grew older, I have to admit I’m more concerned about my health.

A few weeks ago, I decided to hike up Cheonggye Mountain.

I just threw on a cotton T-shirt, a pair of sweat shorts and running shoes.

When I got there, I felt a little out of place because every hiker I saw was fully dressed inexpensive outdoor clothing.

In fact, outdoor clothing is extremely popular in Korea.

Even amid the recession, outdoor clothing brands enjoyed double-digit growth.

Experts are having a hard time explaining this.

I think it’s because outdoor clothing is comfy and can be worn for everyday activities.

Plus, its fashionable design appeals to younger consumers.

PE 7/11 Philly Cheesesteaks

You must be famished after that long train ride. Wanna grab a burger at Mickey D's?
* famished [^|fӕmɪʃt]: 굶주린 = starving
ex> When's lunch? I'm famished!
* Mickey D's: the 'shortened' version of McDonld's, even though you're not saving any syllables

My stomach is growling, but I didn't come all this way for junk! Let's get a cheesesteak at Pat's King of Steaks.
* one's stomach is growling: 배에서 꼬르륵 소리가 나다
ex> Is that your stomach growling or is there a bear in here?

Well, Pat's is okay, but Geno's is definitely the cream of the crop.
* cream of the crop: 최고, 가장 좋은 것, = the best of the best
ex> If you want to be the cream of the crop you are going to have to work harder than this.

What's the dif?
* dif: difference; different; differential
ex> If we leave tonight or tomorrow morning, What's the dif? We'll still need to find a hotel.


http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/Sandwiches/PhiladelphiaCheeseSteak.htm

7/11 Firefighters

Firefighters are unsung heroes of society.

* unsung hero: 이름 없는 영웅

ex> Stay-at-home mothers are unsung heroes.

ex> The veterans were unsung heroes of our modern democracy.

They risk their lives for our safety and protection daily.

* risk one's life: ~의 목숨을 걸다

ex> Are you going to risk your life for your own gain?

The job also requires significant commitment.

* commitment: 헌신, 약속, 전념

ex> I’ve made a commitment to my family.

They build relationships with each other.

* build relationships: 유대감을 형성하다, 관계를 쌓다ㅏ

ex> You must build relationships with your co-workers for success.

The schedule of a firefighter is very grueling.

* grueling [ɡrú:əliŋ: 힘든, 기진맥진하게 하는

ex> My old work was very boring and grueling.

ex> His influence is growing, thanks to his grueling work schedule.

Fire services are around the clock and duties are broad.

* around the clock: 24시간 내내

* duty: 임무

ex> What kind of duties do you have at the company?

@ Don’t be so hard on yourself. 너무 자책하지마.

1. Did they risk their lives to save their sisters?

2. He has commitment issues. 

3. The hike to the top of the mountain was grueling. . 

4. Your duties include calling clients and updating the main office. 

Talk about firefighters, our unsung heroes.

Firefighters are unsung heroes of society.

They risk their lives for our safety and protection daily.

Becoming a firefighter is very competitive.

The job also requires significant commitment.

A firefighter career is challenging yet rewarding.

Firefighters are members of crews that live in close quarters.

While living at the firehouse, they train, cook, and clean together.

They build relationships with each other.

The schedule of a firefighter is very grueling.

A shift usually lasts for 24 hours.

Fire services are around the clock and duties are broad.

Not only do they respond to fires, but they also answer emergency medical calls and hold education programs.

PE 7/10 Men's Suits

Honey, men's suits are not like the dresses you wear. The styles last for a very long time. Good fashion never goes out of style.
* never go out of style: 유행을 타지 않다, 항상 통한다
ex> Good manners never go out of style.

Sweetie, you bought that suit just before we got married... in 1993! It has done its duty! I think it can retire, don't you? It's rather outdated.
* do one's duty: 의무를 다하다
ex> It is time to stop using your beeper. It has done its duty.
* outdated: 구식의

I don't have to say anything, Dear. Your big, fat belly is doing all the talking for me.
* do all the talking for: ~을 위해 모든 것을 말해 주다
ex> I don't have to say or sell anything, these gorgeous products do all the talking for me!

A few weeks ago, I bought a new suits for my brother's wedding ceremony. I rarely buy a suit since I don't have to put that on often as often as one or two times a year.
My wife insisted that my old one went out of style and has done its duty. After all, I went to buy a new suit.

7/10 Summer Myths

Even if you break that rule, the worst thing that could happen is you’d get a stomach cramp.

ex> You will get punished if you break the law.

* stomach cramp: 위경련

Some people believe that swallowing watermelon seed will make you sick.

* make someone sick: ~을 아프게 하다, 메스껍게 하다

ex> I think that pizza made me sick.

ex> This made me sick to my stomach.

Some kids even believe they can sprout within the body.

* sprout: 싹이 나다, 생겨나다

ex> These seed will sprout in about two days.

ex> Tanning salons are sprouting everywhere.

This is a complete myth.

ex> My blind date was a complete disaster.

My friend once told me urinating on a jellyfish sting can relieve the pain.

* relieve: 완화하다, 줄이다

ex> This medicine will relieve your headache.

* jellyfish sting: 해파리에게 쏘임

You should use vinegar instead.

ex> They were out of milk, so I bought soy milk instead.

@ He’s pulling your leg. 그가 너를 놀리는 거야.

1. They were told not to break any rules

2. I think this gimbap made me sick. 

3. We all know that was a complete mistake. 

4. You can use honey instead of sugar. 

Talk about summer myths.

If you thought a Korean myth about fan death was weird, wait until you hear some American myths about summer.

When you were a kid, your mom probably told you to wait at least 30 minutes before you go into the pool after eating.

Well, even if you break that rule, the worst thing that could happen is you’d get a stomach cramp.

Some people believe that swallowing watermelon seeds will make you sick.

Some kids even believe they can sprout within the body or cause appendicitis.

This is a complete myth.

My American friend once told me urinating on a jellyfish sting can relieve the pain.

You should use vinegar instead.