Today I learned Biz News and the title was "Buy something or leave, Starbucks says.
It is really funny that I'm writing this review in Starbucks.
Vocab / Phrase
- come into force from~ : 발효되다 / ~부터 효력을 발생하다 / 시행하다
- linger : stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave
*reluctance : re-luctance
- outlets : store
"The changes, which are set to come into force from 27 January, are a U-turn from a policy introduced six years ago that allowed people to linger in Starbucks outlets and use their toilets without making a purchase.
- flagging : becoming tired or less dynamic;
declining in strength.
"boost flagging sales"
"The move is part of the "back to Starbucks" strategy
- a plan announced by the firm's new boss as he tries to tackle flagging sales."
"which also addresses harassment and bans smoking and outside alcohol
- aims to make its stores more welcoming."
- practical step
- prioritise our customers~
" These updates are part of a broader set of changes we are making to enhance the cafe experience as we work to get back to Starbucks."
" The video of the incident went viral, and critics accused the chain of racial profiling and called for a boycott. "
" Starbucks apologised to the men, agreed a settlement, and to help counter the backlash announced it would welcome peopl into their cafes, whether or not they were customers."
- agreed a settlement : 합의하다
*deal 과 agreementsms 이해관계에 따라 일반적인 합의, settlement는 심각한 법적 분쟁 혹은 쟁점까지 포함
*pact : 친구와의 약속 or 국가 간 합의
"Two friends made a pact to stop drinking for a month."
treaty : 국가 간 합의
- help counter the backlash
" The government is facing an angry backlash from voters over the new tax.
backlash : a strong and adverse reaction by a large number of people to social or political development.
- grapple : struggle with or work hard to deal with or overcome
(a difficulty or challenge)
붙잡고 싸우다, 격투 끝에 붙잡다 / 고심하다
" Passers-by grappled with the man after the attack"
" The new government has yet to grapple with the problem of air pollution"
- revamping : give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.
"revamping its menues and coffee shops"
- premises : a house or building, together with its land and outbuildings, occupied by a business.
The company is looking for larget premises"
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