Consumer habits & Trends

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Mass consumerism

Mass consumerism is often blamed for the depletion of natural resources.

Văn hóa vứt bỏ

Throwaway Culture

Sức mua

Purchasing power

As the economy grows, the purchasing power of the middle class increases.

Văn hóa tiêu dùng

Consumer culture

Modern consumer culture encourages people to define themselves by what they own.

Vung tiền vào việc gì đó

To splurge on something

Occasionally, she likes to splurge on luxury handbags to reward herself.

Sự trung thành với thương hiệu

Brand loyalty (B2)

Apple has built an incredible level of brand loyalty among its users.

Thu nhập khả dụng

Disposable income

Young professionals often have more disposable income to spend on travel and gadgets.

Có ý thức về ngân sách/tiết kiệm

To be budget-conscious

Budget-conscious shoppers often wait for seasonal sales to buy clothes.

Mua sắm ngẫu hứng (không kế hoạch).

Impulse buying (B2)

Supermarkets place candies near the checkout counter to encourage impulse buying.

Hàng hóa cao cấp

High-end goods (B2)

The street is lined with boutiques selling high-end goods from Paris.

Khảo giá (đi nhiều nơi để chọn giá tốt nhất)

To shop around

It’s always wise to shop around before committing to a major purchase like a car.

Thị trường ngách

Niche market (C1)

Vinyl records have become a niche market for audiophiles and collectors.

Đồ điện tử gia dụng

Consumer electronics

The demand for consumer electronics peaks during the holiday season.

Không cưỡng lại được sự cám dỗ

To succumb to temptation

Many shoppers succumb to temptation when they see "Limited Edition" labels.

Thực dụng/trọng vật chất

Materialistic

Critics argue that society has become too materialistic and lost sight of spiritual values.

Mua sắm đến khi kiệt sức

To shop till you drop

On Black Friday, thousands of people head to the malls to shop till they drop.

Sống vượt quá khả năng tài chính

To live beyond one's means

Credit cards often entice people to live beyond their means.

Biểu tượng của địa vị

Status symbol

In some cultures, owning a luxury car is a significant status symbol.

Người săn hàng giảm giá

A bargain hunter

As a bargain hunter, she spends hours browsing second-hand shops

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To keep up with the Joneses

The pressure to keep up with the Joneses leads many families into debt.

Mua sắm để xả stress

Retail therapy

After a stressful week at work, she often indulges in a bit of retail therapy.