🎉1 seat left, 13 people join/ English Meetup-Make New Korean Friends! 11/28

Hello!

Thanks so much for your interest and support.
We’re hosting a "Casual English Meetup" on Friday, Nov, 28 in the Mapogu district area – and we’d love to have you join us!

🗣️ No Korean needed – just come and enjoy good conversations in English.
You’ll meet friendly Korean locals and expats in a relaxed atmosphere – we chat, laugh, and hang out over drinks.
This is not a class, just a social gathering for people who want to connect and speak English!

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✅ What to expect:

• Friendly conversations in English only
• Meet local Koreans and international people
• No pressure to teach or prepare anything
• Great chance to make friends in Seoul

🧾 Details:
📍 Location: Mapo area (exact address will be sent upon RSVP)
🕖 Time: 11/28 Friday, 7:00 PM

💵 Fee:
- Free, no payment includes 1st round (tea/coffee) only for foreigners.

- Korean people should pay 9000 won for 1st round.

- 2nd round (beer/food) - all members including Korean and foreigners should pay for what they have eaten.

Normally, around 12–14 people join, including 4 -5 native English speakers or foreigners from various countries.
There’s no limit on the number of foreign participants – as long as you can speak intermediate English, you’re very welcome!

🔔 Only 4 - 5 foreigner spots left for this week, so RSVP soon!

📩 Very important!!!!
To join, please contact me by email or phone message. If you don't send me an email or a phone message and don't receive my approval for participation, you cannot join our meetup.
✉️ alex@pride-trans.co.kr
📞 010-6651-1692

I’ll send you all the details about the location, schedule.
Looking forward to meeting you!

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Topic 1)

“The Language of Women and Men”
Language is not just a tool for communication — it’s a reflection of how people think, feel, and relate to others. Over the years, researchers in sociolinguistics and psychology have explored the question: Do men and women speak differently, and if so, why?

Many studies suggest that, on average, women tend to use language in ways that build connection and empathy. They might use more polite forms, indirect suggestions, or emotional vocabulary. Women are often more likely to express agreement, show understanding, and use tag questions like “don’t you think?” or “isn’t it?” to invite participation. These patterns reflect a “relationship-centered” communication style, where maintaining harmony and connection is important.

Men, on the other hand, are often found to use language in a more assertive and competitive way. They may interrupt more often, focus on giving information, or use humor and debate to establish status and confidence. This is sometimes described as a “status-centered” style, where language serves as a tool to share opinions, persuade others, or show expertise.

However, these differences are not biological absolutes. They’re shaped by culture, upbringing, and social roles. In some societies, men and women’s speech styles are clearly distinct; in others, the gap is narrowing. For example, modern workplaces often encourage women to speak more directly, while men are learning the importance of empathy and listening.

In Korea, these patterns are also influenced by Confucian traditions and social expectations. Historically, men were expected to speak authoritatively, while women were encouraged to be modest and gentle in tone. But in today’s society, these roles are changing fast — younger generations value authenticity and equality more than politeness or hierarchy.

Understanding the “language of women and men” isn’t about judging who is right or wrong — it’s about recognizing how communication styles reflect deeper values: connection, power, empathy, and individuality. By becoming aware of these patterns, we can build bridges, not barriers, between genders and generations.

https://gender.study/gender-sensitization/men-women-language-differences/

Topic 2)
This is an open topic. In the case of an open topic, one member of each group shares the topic they want to talk about, and the other members join the conversation by asking questions and discussing. Then another member shares their topic, followed by a Q&A session. If no one has a topic, the group leader will choose one to keep the conversation going. There are no restrictions on the topics that can be selected.