9/30( Tue )Filtered Beauty: Does Photo Editing Build or Break Confidence? (Host: Alice Chou)
發表於 : 週五 9月 26, 2025 4:58 pm
In recent years, photo-editing apps like Meitu have become a daily part of life for many women in China and across Asia. Even young and naturally beautiful women often feel uncomfortable posting unedited photos of themselves. This phenomenon raises interesting questions about self-image, confidence, and how social media shapes the way we present ourselves to others. Today, let’s explore this topic together.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gna2hVagHqY
Session 1
1. Why do people want to edit their photos? Is it mainly to please themselves or to impress others?
2. Do heavily edited photos make someone appear “less authentic”?
3. If you notice that a friend edits their photos a lot, how would you feel about it?
4. Does photo-editing help build confidence, or does it actually harm self-esteem in the long run?
Session 2
5. Are there cultural differences (e.g., East vs. West) in how people view photo-editing?
6. Does the number of “likes” and comments on social media increase people’s dependence on editing apps?
7. Do you personally edit your photos? If so, how much do you usually change?
8. Which do you value more: showing your natural self or showing an idealized version of yourself? Why?
Agenda:
6:45 ~ 7:00pm Greetings & Free Talk / Ordering Beverage or Meal / Getting Newcomer’s Information
7:00 ~ 7:10pm Opening Remarks / Newcomer’s Self-introduction / Grouping
(Session I)
7:10 ~ 7:45pm Discussion Session (35 mins)
7:45 ~ 8:00pm Summarization (15 mins)
8:00 ~ 8:05pm Regrouping / Instruction Giving / Taking a 5 Minutes Break (Intermission)
(Session II)
8:05 ~ 8:40pm Discussion Session (35 mins)
8:40 ~ 8:55pm Summarization (15 mins)
8:55 ~ 9:00pm Concluding Remarks / Announcements
Meeting Date: As shown on the Subject Line
Meeting Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Meeting Venue: 丹堤咖啡 Dante Coffee (Minimum Order $85)
Address: 台北市濟南路三段25號[MAP]-捷運忠孝新生站3號出口步行3分鐘
Important Notes:
1. We suggest that participants read the articles and think about the questions in advance.
2. Newcomers should prepare a two-to-three-minute self-introduction in English to deliver when called upon by the host before the start of the discussion.
3. We welcome newcomers and other guests to attend the meetings and join the discussion freely for three times. After that, we hope you will consider becoming a YoYo English Club member. We charge a NT$1000 lifetime membership fee, or NT$500 for students.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gna2hVagHqY
Session 1
1. Why do people want to edit their photos? Is it mainly to please themselves or to impress others?
2. Do heavily edited photos make someone appear “less authentic”?
3. If you notice that a friend edits their photos a lot, how would you feel about it?
4. Does photo-editing help build confidence, or does it actually harm self-esteem in the long run?
Session 2
5. Are there cultural differences (e.g., East vs. West) in how people view photo-editing?
6. Does the number of “likes” and comments on social media increase people’s dependence on editing apps?
7. Do you personally edit your photos? If so, how much do you usually change?
8. Which do you value more: showing your natural self or showing an idealized version of yourself? Why?
Agenda:
6:45 ~ 7:00pm Greetings & Free Talk / Ordering Beverage or Meal / Getting Newcomer’s Information
7:00 ~ 7:10pm Opening Remarks / Newcomer’s Self-introduction / Grouping
(Session I)
7:10 ~ 7:45pm Discussion Session (35 mins)
7:45 ~ 8:00pm Summarization (15 mins)
8:00 ~ 8:05pm Regrouping / Instruction Giving / Taking a 5 Minutes Break (Intermission)
(Session II)
8:05 ~ 8:40pm Discussion Session (35 mins)
8:40 ~ 8:55pm Summarization (15 mins)
8:55 ~ 9:00pm Concluding Remarks / Announcements
Meeting Date: As shown on the Subject Line
Meeting Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Meeting Venue: 丹堤咖啡 Dante Coffee (Minimum Order $85)
Address: 台北市濟南路三段25號[MAP]-捷運忠孝新生站3號出口步行3分鐘
Important Notes:
1. We suggest that participants read the articles and think about the questions in advance.
2. Newcomers should prepare a two-to-three-minute self-introduction in English to deliver when called upon by the host before the start of the discussion.
3. We welcome newcomers and other guests to attend the meetings and join the discussion freely for three times. After that, we hope you will consider becoming a YoYo English Club member. We charge a NT$1000 lifetime membership fee, or NT$500 for students.
