08/28 (Tue) It's Not About The Nail (Host: Janice)
發表於 : 週二 8月 21, 2018 10:02 pm
This is Janice, your host for the meeting on 08/28.
A one minute and forty-two second short clip - It’s Not About The Nail, is the topic for the upcoming gathering. This video has gone viral with over 17 million views and continues to remain captivating and relevant.
Our discussion is going to revolve around this sensational video, including the backdrop soundtrack – We Can Work It Out, covered in session II. Let’s unleash our imagination on this comedic back-and-forth and explore some of the underlying lessons this video may imply.
Please do not feel intimidated by a sea of questions! I’m sure it won’t be “the nail” for you to ditch the meeting!
Here you go and enjoy!
Session I It’s Not About The Nail
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg
Questions for session I
1a) Does your view tally with the title – “It’s Not About The Nail”? If so, what is it about then?
1b) Do you think the clip nailed it? What made the clip seize attention from over 17 million views?
1c) Does the clip give you déjà vu in life? Do you think it appropriately depicts most relationships nowadays or is this just another video targeting gender stereotype?
2) Do you resonate with the saying - “A man’s face is his autobiography. A woman’s face is her work of fiction” after watching the clip? Let’s discuss how true the saying is by delving into the following topic-related questions:
2a) Why do you think the woman ignored the nail and continued to live with what appeared to be the cause of her suffering? Does this situation apply to women more often, why?
2b) Do you think the man caved in too quickly to “the peace” and embraced the “political correctness” while paying very little heed to the real problem? Is this a typical man’s approach to problem solving in a relationship? How practical is this approach?
2c) Why was it so hard for the man/woman to get their heads around “the nail” in the clip? Can “just listen”, the woman’s pleading in the clip, work their problem out perfectly? Do you think such problem will snowball itself into a more alarming one or will it disappear when it runs its course as time goes on? Why?
3a) How do men and women unburden themselves from a problem? What do they do differently? How about yourself? Would you take gender into consideration while seeking or giving advices from/to different people? Why/not?
3b) Would you consider different approaches or attitudes while facing a problem with a different gender? Why and how?
Session II We Can Work It Out
The background music to the clip, We Can Work It Out, is one of The Beatles’ classic songs.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qyclqo_AV2M
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uznnHd5thXE (Stevie Wonder’s version used by the clip)
The lyrics ~
Try to see it my way
Do I have to keep on talking till I can't go on
While you see it your way
Run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone
We can work it out
We can work it out
Think of what you're saying
You can get it wrong and still you think that it's alright
Think of what I'm saying
We can work it out and get it straight, or say good night
We can work it out
We can work it out
Life is very short, and there's no time
For fussing and fighting, my friend
I have always thought that it's a crime
So, I will ask you once again
Try to see it my way
Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong
While you see it your way
There's a chance that we might fall apart before too long
We can work it out
We can work it out
(Ditto)
Questions for session II (simply derived from the lyrics)
4a) Do you consider the lyrics an ultimatum? Why/not? Do you perceive an ultimatum as a threat or a solution to a troubling relationship? Have you or people you know ever given/received an ultimatum?
4b) Would you bail from such relationship? What are some of the deciding factors that would make you nix or fix it?
5a) Given the lyricist never entertained the idea of seeing other people’s way but insisted on his own way, what is your take on such mindset – “my way or the highway”? Can things actually get resolved with such mindset? Any example to share?
5b)The lyrics suggest that fussing and fighting are crimes as life is too short to waste time in doing so. Do you second this view? What is your definition of fighting and fussing in a relationship? How can we “walk the talk” in practicing such belief in life?
6) What is your golden rule in maintaining a harmonious relationship, or life in general, when encountering conflicts with others over your own preference and stance?
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Agenda:
6:50~ 7:00pm Greetings & Free Talk / Ordering Beverage or Meal / Getting Newcomer’s Information
7:00 ~ 7:20pm Opening Remarks / Newcomer’s Self-introduction / Grouping
(Session I)
7:20 ~ 8:00pm Discussion Session (40 mins)
8:00 ~ 8:20pm Summarization (20 mins)
8:20 ~ 8:30pm Regrouping / Instruction Giving / Taking a 10 Minutes Break (Intermission)
(Session II)
8:30 ~ 9:10pm Discussion Session (40 mins)
9:10 ~ 9:30pm Summarization / Concluding Remarks / Announcements (20 mins)
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聚會日期:列於該貼文主題內
聚會時間:請準時 7:00 pm 到 ~ 約 9:30 pm 左右結束
星期二聚會地點:丹堤濟南店
地址、電話:台北市濟南路三段25號 地圖 (02) 2740-2350
捷運站:板南線 忠孝新生站 3 號出口
走法:出忠孝新生站 3 號出口後,沿著巷子(忠孝東路三段10巷)走約 2 分鐘,到了濟南路口,左轉走約 2 分鐘即可看到。
最低消費: 80 元
注意事項:
1. 文章是否需要列印請自行斟酌,但與會者請務必自行列印 Questions for discussion。
2. 與會者請先閱讀過文章,並仔細想過所有的問題,謝謝合作!
給新朋友的話:
1. 請事先準備2~3分鐘的英語自我介紹。
2. 請事先閱讀文章以及主持人所提的討論問題,並事先寫下自己所欲發表意見的英文。
3. 全程以英語進行,參加者應具備中等英語會話能力,對任一討論問題,能夠以5到10句英文表達個人見解。
4. 在正式加入之前,可以先來觀摩三次,觀摩者亦須參與討論。正式加入需繳交終身會費 NT$1,000。
A one minute and forty-two second short clip - It’s Not About The Nail, is the topic for the upcoming gathering. This video has gone viral with over 17 million views and continues to remain captivating and relevant.
Our discussion is going to revolve around this sensational video, including the backdrop soundtrack – We Can Work It Out, covered in session II. Let’s unleash our imagination on this comedic back-and-forth and explore some of the underlying lessons this video may imply.
Please do not feel intimidated by a sea of questions! I’m sure it won’t be “the nail” for you to ditch the meeting!
Here you go and enjoy!
Session I It’s Not About The Nail
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg
Questions for session I
1a) Does your view tally with the title – “It’s Not About The Nail”? If so, what is it about then?
1b) Do you think the clip nailed it? What made the clip seize attention from over 17 million views?
1c) Does the clip give you déjà vu in life? Do you think it appropriately depicts most relationships nowadays or is this just another video targeting gender stereotype?
2) Do you resonate with the saying - “A man’s face is his autobiography. A woman’s face is her work of fiction” after watching the clip? Let’s discuss how true the saying is by delving into the following topic-related questions:
2a) Why do you think the woman ignored the nail and continued to live with what appeared to be the cause of her suffering? Does this situation apply to women more often, why?
2b) Do you think the man caved in too quickly to “the peace” and embraced the “political correctness” while paying very little heed to the real problem? Is this a typical man’s approach to problem solving in a relationship? How practical is this approach?
2c) Why was it so hard for the man/woman to get their heads around “the nail” in the clip? Can “just listen”, the woman’s pleading in the clip, work their problem out perfectly? Do you think such problem will snowball itself into a more alarming one or will it disappear when it runs its course as time goes on? Why?
3a) How do men and women unburden themselves from a problem? What do they do differently? How about yourself? Would you take gender into consideration while seeking or giving advices from/to different people? Why/not?
3b) Would you consider different approaches or attitudes while facing a problem with a different gender? Why and how?
Session II We Can Work It Out
The background music to the clip, We Can Work It Out, is one of The Beatles’ classic songs.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qyclqo_AV2M
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uznnHd5thXE (Stevie Wonder’s version used by the clip)
The lyrics ~
Try to see it my way
Do I have to keep on talking till I can't go on
While you see it your way
Run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone
We can work it out
We can work it out
Think of what you're saying
You can get it wrong and still you think that it's alright
Think of what I'm saying
We can work it out and get it straight, or say good night
We can work it out
We can work it out
Life is very short, and there's no time
For fussing and fighting, my friend
I have always thought that it's a crime
So, I will ask you once again
Try to see it my way
Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong
While you see it your way
There's a chance that we might fall apart before too long
We can work it out
We can work it out
(Ditto)
Questions for session II (simply derived from the lyrics)
4a) Do you consider the lyrics an ultimatum? Why/not? Do you perceive an ultimatum as a threat or a solution to a troubling relationship? Have you or people you know ever given/received an ultimatum?
4b) Would you bail from such relationship? What are some of the deciding factors that would make you nix or fix it?
5a) Given the lyricist never entertained the idea of seeing other people’s way but insisted on his own way, what is your take on such mindset – “my way or the highway”? Can things actually get resolved with such mindset? Any example to share?
5b)The lyrics suggest that fussing and fighting are crimes as life is too short to waste time in doing so. Do you second this view? What is your definition of fighting and fussing in a relationship? How can we “walk the talk” in practicing such belief in life?
6) What is your golden rule in maintaining a harmonious relationship, or life in general, when encountering conflicts with others over your own preference and stance?
*******************************************************************************************************************************************
Agenda:
6:50~ 7:00pm Greetings & Free Talk / Ordering Beverage or Meal / Getting Newcomer’s Information
7:00 ~ 7:20pm Opening Remarks / Newcomer’s Self-introduction / Grouping
(Session I)
7:20 ~ 8:00pm Discussion Session (40 mins)
8:00 ~ 8:20pm Summarization (20 mins)
8:20 ~ 8:30pm Regrouping / Instruction Giving / Taking a 10 Minutes Break (Intermission)
(Session II)
8:30 ~ 9:10pm Discussion Session (40 mins)
9:10 ~ 9:30pm Summarization / Concluding Remarks / Announcements (20 mins)
********************************************************************************************************************************************
聚會日期:列於該貼文主題內
聚會時間:請準時 7:00 pm 到 ~ 約 9:30 pm 左右結束
星期二聚會地點:丹堤濟南店
地址、電話:台北市濟南路三段25號 地圖 (02) 2740-2350
捷運站:板南線 忠孝新生站 3 號出口
走法:出忠孝新生站 3 號出口後,沿著巷子(忠孝東路三段10巷)走約 2 分鐘,到了濟南路口,左轉走約 2 分鐘即可看到。
最低消費: 80 元
注意事項:
1. 文章是否需要列印請自行斟酌,但與會者請務必自行列印 Questions for discussion。
2. 與會者請先閱讀過文章,並仔細想過所有的問題,謝謝合作!
給新朋友的話:
1. 請事先準備2~3分鐘的英語自我介紹。
2. 請事先閱讀文章以及主持人所提的討論問題,並事先寫下自己所欲發表意見的英文。
3. 全程以英語進行,參加者應具備中等英語會話能力,對任一討論問題,能夠以5到10句英文表達個人見解。
4. 在正式加入之前,可以先來觀摩三次,觀摩者亦須參與討論。正式加入需繳交終身會費 NT$1,000。