Give your own opinion and examples based on your experience.
Answer
In many developed nations consumerism
is not only about buying the everyday things we need to survive, but is also
seen as a form of entertainment. This essay will argue that this is a very
negative development because of the detrimental effect marketing and
advertising has on people and the fact that it is a very unproductive hobby.
The main reason people buy luxury
items is because of the influence multinationals’ marketing campaigns have on
them. We are constantly bombarded with messages telling us that if we buy a
certain product we will be happier, more beautiful or more complete. In many
ways these companies trick us into buying their products, when all we need to
be happy are much simpler items. For example, fashion chains like Chanel and
Prada tell people that they are only good enough if they wear nice clothes and
use glamorous models to make people feel unsatisfied with their appearance.
Shopping for goods you don’t really
need is also not the most productive thing you can do with your time. Not only
is it a huge waste of money; it does nothing to develop a person either
physically or intellectually. If we compare this activity with other popular
pastimes like sport, reading or even watching movies, we can see how
unfulfilling shopping really is. For instance, most of my friends who spend
their weekends shopping have nothing else to talk about, other than their
purchases, whereas my friends who use their time more wisely are often much
more interesting to talk to.
In conclusion, people should only shop
for the necessities and not for pleasure because they are being manipulated by
transnational companies and there are also much more constructive ways for
people to spend their free time.
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