50.Shopping

Q.1 Do you think that people buy a lot of things that they don't need?

Ans-Exactly. Nowadays people buy lots of things they later never use. And I think the most common reason we buy such stuff is quite simple - boredom. When a person doesn't have anything else to do, when a person doesn't have a purpose, they simply get something new to spice up their day. So, first of all, people buy something new to entertain themselves. For some people, buying new stuff is the only way to feel good about themselves. I know people who think that they aren't good enough and not dressed well enough if they don't possess this or that item or piece of clothing. So they are trying to solve their psychological problems through the act of buying. Also, people's brains are made to be attracted to novelty.There are so many cool things produced each year: new phones, new laptops, new cars, new gadgets, new TV shows. So even if a person doesn't need a new phone, they simply can't resist the pressure. As a result, a person quickly convinces themselves that they do need one. Finally, many people fall prey to advertising. Companies glamorously introduce their products and explain how these will magically cure you or make you feel better and that you will now belong to another group of people, a much cooler group of people.

Q.2 Do you often buy more than you expected?

Ans-Oh yeah, I often buy more than I expected because I get distracted by special offers and discounts. When something looks like a good deal, it's hard to ignore. Another reason is that I see related items that I didn't plan to buy at first and just can't pass them by. For example, I go in for one product and suddenly notice three more things nearby. It also happens when I shop when I'm tired or stressed, which lowers my self-control. In that state, I make quicker decisions. So even if I have a list, I don't always stick to it.