Consumer Responsibilities

What's the first thing you should know about something you are purchasing?

• Know the laws passed about labeling.

• What it is/does and how it will better your quality of life.

• How to contact the Better Business Bureau.

• Where to buy the good or service.

How can you make sure you don't waste your resources when purchasing something?

• Get a better job that pays more.

• Ask someone else to buy it for you.

• Decide if it's a need or want.

• Treat yo'self. Don't think so much.

To gather the best advice, what should you do before purchasing something in store or online?

• Research the quality.

• Ask friends on Snapchat if they are pleased with their purchase.

• Buy it immediately. Don't let people influence you.

• Watch commercials on cable TV.

Should you pay attention to advertisements?

• Yes, that's the only way to get to know a product.

• No, companies only want you to spend money so they get rich.

• Yes and no. Don't be manipulated, but be informed on competitors so you can make the right choice for you.

• Yes and no. They can make you laugh, but they can also be super lame.

When you are ready to purchase the item, what do you do?

• Click pay now.

• Call your mother.

• Swipe the card.

• Decide where to buy it.

___________________ are the individuals who purchase goods or services for personal use.

• Buyers

• Consumers

• Constituents

• Clients

The responsibility to be more alert and questioning about the use and the price and quality of goods and services we use.

• Critical Awareness

• Action

• Social Concern

• Solidarity

The responsibility to understand the environmental consequences of our consumption.

• Critical Awareness

• Environmental Awareness

• Social Concern

• Action

The responsibility to be aware of the impact of our consumption on other citizens, especially the poor, exploited, disadvantaged or powerless groups, whether in the local, national or international community.

• Critical Awareness

• Solidarity

• Action

• Social Concern

The responsibility to organize together as consumers to develop the strength and influence to promote and protect our interests.

• Critical Awareness

• Social Concern

• Solidarity

• Action