8/21 Talk about the culture of wearing matching rings.

Korean couples like celebrating anniversaries when they are dating.

ex> My parents go on trips to celebrate their wedding anniversaries.

When the relationship reaches a symbolic date, couples mark the occasion with a mutual gift.

* mark the occasion: 특정일을 기념하다

ex> We went to a fancy restaurant to mark the occasion.

A common thing they do is getting matching rings. It’s either the 100th day or the one-year anniversary that they most often do this.

ex> We’ve never got matching rings before.

The rings are often engraved with the couple’s initials. Koreans call them couple rings. In the West, his-and-her rings normally carry a heavier meaning such as engagement or marriage.

* his-and-her rings: 커플링

ex> We got his-and-her rings engraved with our initials.

Matching rings aren't only for romantic relationships though. Close friends often exchange rings as a token of their friendship. Of course, getting friendship rings is a trend among the younger generation.

* as a token of: ~의 징표로

ex> Please take this as a token of appreciation.

@ Does this ring have a meaning?  의미 있는 반지야?

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1. I celebrate anniversaries with my family every year.

2. We drank some wine to mark the occasion of the day.

3. We haven’t bought matching rings yet.

4. I’ll treat you dinner as a token of gratitude.

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