7/16 Talk about blind dates in Korea.

1. hook up: 연결해 주다, 소개해 주다

ex> Let me hook you up with someone.

2. matchmaker: 주선자, 중매자

ex> The matchmaker just helps people exchange contact information.

3. casual: 가벼운, 격식을 차리지 않는

ex> I had a casual conversation with him.

4. arrange a formal date: 격식 있는 만남을 주선하다

ex> She arranged a formal date for us.

5. matchmaking agency: 결혼 정보 업체, 중매 알선 업체

ex> I have a membership at a matchmaking agency.

@ We met through a blind date.  우리는 소개팅으로 만났어.

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1. I hooked them up at my birthday party.

2. There are professional matchmakers.

3. I thought that was a casual meeting.

4. I have recently signed up with a matchmaking agency.

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