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Topic #1) “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus”(medium)
Q1) Do you agree to the opinion -"Women find solace in discussing their sentiments with others"?
Q2) Do you agree-" Men often take women’s words at face value, while women may anticipate that men perceive nuances within their messages" ?
Q3) Do you agree- "Men may experience feelings of suffocation in relationships that deny them personal space and freedom"?
Q4) What are the most common things that couples fight about?
1. Men and women process emotions differently
This becomes apparent through women’s inclination to verbalize their emotions more openly, while men tend to internalize their feelings. Men require solitary time to process their emotions, whereas women often find solace in discussing their sentiments with others. Recognizing these distinctions can empower couples to navigate their emotional terrain more effectively.
2. Men and women exhibit distinct communication styles.
Women typically employ a more indirect communication approach, replete with qualifiers and hedging language, whereas men tend to be more straightforward and concise. Men often take women’s words at face value, while women may anticipate that men perceive nuances within their messages. As a man, you can support your partner by actively engaging in communication and listening attentively, even when complete comprehension or agreement eludes you.
3. Men need to experience success within their relationships.
Men are driven by a desire for achievement and perceive relationships as an arena in which to excel. Should they fail to feel successful within their relationships, they may withdraw and become emotionally distant. Women can nurture men’s sense of success by expressing appreciation and admiration for their efforts and accomplishments.
4. Women need to feel loved and cherished within their relationships.
Women tend to prioritize relationships more than men and perceive love as a nurturing force. In the absence of feeling loved and cherished, they may become critical or harboring resentment. Men can foster women’s feelings of love and cherishment by demonstrating affection, dedicating quality time, and being attentive listeners.
5. Men often possess a strong sense of independence.
Men frequently harbor a robust sense of independence and may experience feelings of suffocation or entrapment in relationships that deny them personal space and freedom. Women can support their partners’ independence by respecting their need for solitude and pursuit of hobbies, all while maintaining emotional connections.
6. Women like to be understood and valued
Women desire recognition for their authentic selves and a sense that their partners genuinely understand and appreciate them. Without this sense of being understood and valued, women may become resentful or disengaged. Men can foster these sentiments by listening attentively, displaying empathy, and providing emotional support.
7. Men and women manifest contrasting responses to stress.
In times of stress, men tend to withdraw and become reticent, whereas women seek emotional support and validation. Understanding how your partner respond to stress will go a long way in mitigating some of the unnecessary tensions and misunderstandings that arise in your relationship/marriage.
8. Men and women exhibit differing needs for intimacy.
Men often feel a heightened sense of closeness through physical intimacy, whereas women may achieve this through emotional intimacy. Recognizing these disparities can enable couples to strike a balance between physical and emotional intimacy that suits both partners.
Topic #2) Samsung’s Galaxy Watch7 to have blood sugar monitoring feature(pulsenews. April 27, 2024)
Q1) Have you used a smart watch? Why is it needed?
Q2) Have you measured your blood sugar level? Was the test process painful?
Q3) Do you think that this article is saying 'Galaxy Watch 7 will definitely have a blood sugar minitoring function' or 'There is just a possiblity that the watch may have a blood sugar monitoring function.'?
Samsung Electronics Co.‘s Galaxy Watch is expected to feature blood sugar monitoring function as early as the second half of 2024.
According to a post on Samsung Newsroom on Thursday, Hon Pak, vice president and head of digital healthcare at Samsung Electronics, recently met with advisory board members of the Samsung Health app at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul to discuss the future of the digital health industry and the role of wearables.
They reportedly focused on AI technology to be applied to Samsung Health, with topics such as diabetes and blood glucose monitoring being key subjects of discussion, along with arrhythmia and hypertension.
The industry expects that blood glucose monitoring will be added as a new feature in the upcoming Galaxy Watch7. The latest smart watch is likely to be classified as an electronic device rather than a medical device.
The major health management features in the Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Watch series include heart health monitoring, menstrual cycle prediction, and comprehensive sleep analysis.
Topic #3). Korea launches team to ease deposit withdrawal woes at Saemaul Geumgo(pulsenews 2023.07.06)
Q1) Have you used Saemaul Geumgo?
Q2) Why do people put money in Saemaul Geumgo instead of the largest banks(Kookmin, Woori, etc)?
Q3) What do you think about this opinion - '새마을금고 loaned much money to risky real estate PF(project financing) such as apartment complex developments. Current slow apartment sales situation will continue for a long time therefore 새마을금고 depositors need to withdraw money ASAP'?
As concerns over the stability of some Saemaul Geumgo branches, designated for absorption and merger to address insolvency, grow with customers rushing to withdraw deposits from certain branches, the South Korean government has formed a joint response team involving relevant agencies.
The government reassured that all customer deposits would be protected, even if some vaults undergo mergers, saying that it will provide sufficient liquidity support even through government borrowing if necessary.
The government is also considering options such as maintaining tax benefits and restoring the originally agreed interest rates for customers who redeposit their withdrawn savings in other MG Saemaul Geumgo branches.
“We are aware that the recent increase in delinquency rates has raised concerns about the health of MG Saemaul Geumgo, but the delinquency rate is manageable,” he added.
“Like other financial institutions, deposits and savings of up to 50 million won ($38,000) per depositor are protected under the Saemaul Geumgo Act. Even if some vaults are merged with neighboring ones, all customer deposits are guaranteed,” Han said. “Even for deposits and savings exceeding 50 million won, the merged vault will make principal and interest payments.”
According to the ministry, the Korean Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives held a total of 77.3 trillion won in reserve funds, including repayment reserves. It also has 2.6 trillion won in depositor protection reserves as of the end of May.
Additionally, the federation can provide liquidity support through loans and transactions between Saemaul Geumgo branches, and if necessary, payments can be made through borrowing from the government, public institutions, and other financial institutions.
