• How does the media “push” and “encourage” you to buy something?
• Are you influenced by what others have? Do you want to have this and that?
• How do shops, department stores and retailers persuade you to spend more? ◦Sales, buy one get one free, free gift…
◦Research says…. (98% of dentists recommend this toothbrush/toothpaste, scientists say its good for you.)
• Are you easily tempted and swayed by advertisers and your friends if they buy something nice (and expensive)? Do you also want to buy these things?
• Do you buy something you don’t really need?
• Why do Thais like to buy name brand products? Why are we so “brand conscious”?
• Do you judge people on what they wear and use?
• What do you notice about Westerners and their spending habits?