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​Consumerism, money, sales and Black Friday

Discuss

• Do you like shopping? Why/why not?

• What things do you usually spend money on?

• Do you prefer buying online or in shops?

• Have you ever bought something you didn’t need?

Pair discussion

• What is something you often buy even though you know you don’t really need it? Why?

• Do you usually trust big discounts, or are you suspicious of them?

• What’s the last thing you regret buying? Why do you regret it?

• Why do people feel happier when they buy something new?

• Do you think consumerism makes people compare their lives with others?

Pair discussion

• Do you think buying cheaper items saves money, or does it cost more long-term?

• What is one product you always wait to buy during sales?

• Is it harder for you to save money or to avoid spending it? Why?

• Do you think our society encourages people to go into debt?

• Why do people often buy things to impress others?

Pair discussion

• What is the most overpriced thing you can think of?

• Do you think marketing influences you more than you want to admit?

• How do you understand the phrase “you get what you pay for”?

• Does owning “more stuff” make life easier or more complicated?

• If you had to eliminate one idea from society — status, luxury, sales, or brands — which would you choose and why?

Would you rather?

Choose 2 things, pair them amd make your questions, others answer

​Alex Stan Sebas

Each one of you will get a list of different things to choose from. Decide what you want to compare and make your question

Thank you!