Pay-to-hire Friendships

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What is my friendship worth?

Updated: 2025.08.06

2 min read · Basic

Pay-to-hire Friendships

돈을 주고 사는 우정

Articles

Young Americans spend much more time alone than they did fifteen years ago

Videos

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Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Have you ever felt lonely? When and why?

여러분은 외로움을 느낀 적이 있나요? 언제, 왜 그런 기분이 들었나요?

What do you think makes a good friend?

좋은 친구가 되려면 어떤 점이 중요하다고 생각하시나요?

Would you pay to rent a friend? Why or why not?

친구를 돈 주고 빌리는 서비스를 사용해보고 싶으신가요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

How do you usually meet new friends?

보통 새로운 친구를 어떻게 사귀시나요?

Do you think it’s hard to make friends as an adult? Why?

어른이 된 후 친구를 사귀는 것이 어렵다고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Do you prefer a few close friends or many casual friends? Why?

가까운 친구 몇 명이 좋으신가요, 아니면 조금 덜 친하더라도 여러 명의 친구가 좋으신가요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

What is something you like to do with your friends?

친구들과 함께하는 활동 중 어떤 것을 좋아하시나요?

Q10

Have you ever lost a friend because of a disagreement? What happened?

친구와 다툰 후 멀어진 경험이 있나요? 어떤 일이 있었나요?

Q11

How do you feel about "paying" for emotional support?

감정적인 지지를 “돈으로 사는 것”에 대해 어떻게 생각하나요?

Q12

What do you think your friendship is worth? Can you put a price on it?

여러분의 우정은 얼마의 가치가 있다고 생각하나요? 값을 매길 수 있다고 생각하나요?

Q13

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

platonic

describing a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual

Example

They share a deep but completely platonic friendship.

Example

It's hard for some people to believe in truly platonic relationships between men and women.

quirks

unusual habits or personality traits, often seen as interesting or charming

Example

One of his quirks is organizing his books by color.

Example

Despite her quirks, everyone enjoys working with her.

tit-for-tat

a response to an action with a similar action, often in retaliation

Example

Their constant tit-for-tat arguments tired everyone around them.

Example

In international politics, tit-for-tat sanctions are common.

substandard

below the usual or acceptable level; of poor quality

Example

The building was shut down due to substandard safety measures.

Example

Many consumers complained about the substandard service.

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