Lesson. 6 Take Part in the Economy
Life in the Sharing Economy
공유 경제에서의 삶Son: What should we do this weekend, Dad?
Dad: Why don’t we go camping?
Son: But we don’t have a tent.
Should we buy one?
Also, who will take care of our dog?
Dad: Don’t worry.
I know some apps that can help us.
Borrow from your neighbors!
Ask Your Neighbors helps people easily find items that they can borrow from others.
First, users download the app and search for another user that has the item they need.
Then they pick up the item and return it later.
Jasmine / December 12, 2019
I asked for a board game and got one in less than 30 minutes.
I love saving money by borrowing things that I don’t often need.
Also, I think it’s environmentally friendly.
The fewer products we buy, the more resources we save.
Cassandra / March 7, 2020
Seeing a lot of positive reviews, I decided to borrow a bike helmet.
When I got it, however, it was broken.
I was so upset!
Ask Your Neighbors / March 9, 2020
We’re sorry that you had such a negative experience.
To fix this issue, we are asking lenders to update the pictures of their items regularly.
This will let other users know the exact condition of the product.
I can look after your pet!
Pet Sitter Finder is the perfect app for pet lovers and pet owners.
It helps pet owners find reliable people to look after their pets.
When a pet owner is looking for pet sitters, he or she uploads a post.
Pet sitters or dog walkers can then send messages to the owner.
The owner checks their reviews and chooses the best person.
George / November 12, 2019
I use this app whenever I’m going out of town.
I have some concerns about my personal information though.
What if people use my phone number for other purposes?
Pet Sitter Finder / November 14, 2019
We’re aware of this issue.
We’re now developing a system that allows users to communicate freely without showing their personal information.
Samantha / February 22, 2020
Animals aren’t allowed in my apartment, so I don’t have any pets.
However, by using Pet Sitter Finder, I can experience the joy of walking a dog.
Son: What great apps!
We can borrow a tent and find someone to take care of our dog.
Dad: That’s right.
These kinds of services are part of the “sharing economy.”
People can share their items with others and provide services to them at a small fee or for free.
Son: But these services do have some weaknesses.
Some people left negative reviews about the services.
Dad: Well, I think the more people use the services, the more they will improve.
