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Time：第251次例會，2010年04月24日（週六）下午14:30-17:30
Place：
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Agenda
14:30~15:20 Session I: Ice Breakers + Topic Discussion Q1-Q3
15:20~15:30 Session I Feedback
15:30~15:50 Speaker Session
15:50~16:00 Change Group + Break
16:00~17:00 Session II: Ice Breakers + Topic Discussion Q4-Q6
17:00~17:15 Session II Feedback
17:15~17:30 Happy Time
Taipei Dinner Location
Taipei Host: Iris Chang / Speaker: Ian Chang / Photographer: Brian or Meng-Chih / Gourmet: Adi Wu / Happy Time: Iris Chang
Ice Breakers:
Please introduce yourself to your group.
What do you do for a living? What do you do for fun?
How did you learn about Happy Club?
What current events have you noticed recently?
What are some restaurants you enjoy around Taipei?
What good movies or concerts have you enjoyed lately?
How did you spend your holidays? Was it hard to readjust after the break?
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Topic Discussion Article: Meet the Transumers (文章)
Questions for Discussion:
Session 1
1. Do you currently rent anything? What kinds of things would you rather rent than buy? What are some of the advantages or disadvantages of renting when compared to buying?
2. According to this article, "Transumers are consumers driven to collect experiences instead of objects". In your opinion, what defines a transumer?
3. Are you a transumer? After reading this article, do you want to lead a "transient" life? Would you feel less burden in your life if you did not have to buy a house or car?
Session 2
4. In the U.S., almost everything can be rented. Do you think more rental businesses could prosper in Taiwan? What would happen if suddenly you can rent the latest fashionable bags or electronic gadgets by simply paying a monthly fee? What would be a reasonable monthly fee for you?
5. Have you ever bartered goods for something you need, for example on an Internet forum or the PTT? Would it be possible to get valuable or premium products by bartering? Have you ever been scammed in an exchange, say the bartered good had a hidden flaw? How did you deal with it?
6. Transumerism is a lifestyle that's "less about treasure and more about pleasure". Can you suggest some negative effects of this "transient" lifestyle? What if everything could be rented, would more people be out of work or less?
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More info: Transumers: Consumers driven by experiences
Related TED Speech: Alain de Botton: A kinder, gentler philosophy of success
Vocabulary Help
注意事項(台北)：
1. 請準時兩點半(場地限定45人)到東吳大學城區部遊藝廣場2樓!
2. 請務必自行列印文章和Questions for discussions.
3. 與會者不必報名 但請先閱讀過文章，並仔細想過所有的問題，謝謝合作!
4. 新人入場費 100 NT / 會員入場費 50 NT / 可當3次新人 (for 場地租費 etc.)
5. 會員費 1000 NT 永久有效
6. 聚會時請勿講中文或討論政治/種族/宗教/性
7. 聚會完後有聚餐請踴躍參加
8. 每個月不定期有戶內外活動請踴躍參加
Announcements(Taipei)：
1. Please arrive at the 2nd Floor Arts Center of Soochow University on time at 2:30 PM (venue capacity 45 ppl)
2. Please print out the article and discussion questions
3. No need to sign up, but please read the article and think about the questions!
4. Guest Entrance Fee 100 NT / Member Entrance Fee 50 NT / Up to 3 Audits (fee for rent, etc.)
5. Membership fee 1000 NT no renewal necessary
6. Forbidden during gathering: speaking chinese and discussing politics/racism/religion/sex
7. Feel free to attend our weekly dinner after gathering
7. Feel free to join our many outings
台北，每週六 230-530 PM
Taipei, every Saturday
Place:
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