[Opic] Massage / 마사지

Massage

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◆ How people get massage

There has been a noticeable increase in the number of massage shops. *a noticeable increase 눈에띄는 증가
It means that more people are getting massages.
The types of massages have also become more varied. *become more varied 다양해졌다
Consumers are spoiled for choice. *spoiled for choice 선택의 폭이 넓어졌다
Many shops specialzie in full-body massages.
Others focus on specific parts of the body, like feet.
Most massage shops offer a discount if you pay upfront a certain amount. *pay upfront 선불로 지불하다
People who get massages frequently / often take advantage of these offers.
It means they can get a massage at a lower cost.
It's also less of a hassle because they don't need to pay each time. *less of a hassle 덜 불편한 일

1) spoiled for choice 선택의 폭이 넓다
If you are looking for a phone, you are spoiled for choice.

2) pay upfront 선불로 지불하다
It costs less if you pay upfront.
You have to pay upfront at this restaurant.

3) less of a hassle 덜 불편한/번거로운 일
I prefer the subway because it's less of a hassle.
If it's less of a hassle, you can do it at home.

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◆ When and where you get massages

I get massages pretty often.
I go at least three times a month.
I work a desk job, so I often get a knot in my shoulder. *get a knot in my shoulder 어깨가 뭉치다  
When I get a massage, I usually zero in on my shoulder. *zero in (on my shoulder) 어깨에 집중해서 받는다, ~에 집중하다
Sometimes, I get an aroma therapy massage using oils.
I also get dry massages.
Each style has its pros and cons.
Dry massages are more effective when loosening up muscles that feel tight. *loosen up muscles 근육을 풀어주다 *tight 뻐근한, 뻣뻣한
The massage shop I go to is close to my house.
It's nice to be able to get there on foot, wearing comfy clothes.
Getting a massage is great because it reduces pain and my whole body feels refreshed. *feel refreshed 기분이 상쾌하다, 개운하다

1) work a desk job 사무직으로 일하다
I work a desk job, but my dream is to travel aroudn world.
I like the stability of working a desk job.

2) get a knot in <part of body> ~가 뭉치다
I sometime get a knot in my back when I exercise.
I got a knot in my neck because I slept uncomfortably.

3) loosen up muscle 근육을 풀어주다
It's important to loosen up muscles before exercising.
Lightly jogging is a good way to loosen up muscles.

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I'm a new man.  다시 태어난 것 같아.
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How was it? You look very rested today.
I'm a new man. You should definitely go if you have a chance.