Conversation Questions Related to Consumerism

Conversation Questions Related to Consumerism

General Understanding of Consumerism

1. What does the word consumerism mean to you?

2. Do you consider yourself a consumer? Why or why not?

3. How has shopping changed in the past 20 years?

4. Do you think people buy more than they need nowadays?

5. Why do you think people enjoy shopping?

Shopping Habits

6. Do you prefer shopping online or in physical shops? Why?

7. How often do you go shopping for clothes or gadgets?

8. What influences your decision when buying something new?

9. Do you compare prices before making a purchase?

10. What kind of things do you tend to spend the most money on?

Advertising & Influence

11. How do adverts affect your buying decisions?

12. Are there any adverts you find misleading or annoying?

13. Do you think advertising encourages people to buy things they don’t need?

14. Can you think of a product you bought because of good advertising?

15. Should there be stricter rules about advertising?

Consumerism & the Environment

16. How does consumerism affect the environment?

17. Do you think buying second-hand items is a good idea?

18. What can we do to reduce waste when shopping?

19. How can companies make their products more eco-friendly?

20. Do you believe people should consume less to protect the planet?

Needs vs Wants

21. What’s the difference between a need and a want?

22. Can you give examples of things people often buy but don’t actually need?

23. How can people learn to control their spending?

24. Do you make shopping lists or buy things on impulse?

25. Have you ever regretted buying something?

Money & Materialism

26. Do you think society is too focused on material things?

27. Does having more things make people happier?

28. How do people show their wealth in your country?

29. Are expensive brands always better?

30. Do you think people judge others by what they own?

Social Effects

31. Do people feel pressure to keep up with trends?

32. How does social media affect consumer behaviour?

33. What impact does consumerism have on young people?

34. How can we teach children about responsible spending?

35. Do you think shopping has become a form of entertainment?

Ethical Consumption

36. Do you try to buy fair trade or locally-made products?

37. Would you pay more for a product that’s ethically made?

38. Should people avoid products made in poor working conditions?

39. Is it easy to find ethical brands in your country?

40. Do you research how a product is made before buying it?

Reflection & Future

41. Has your attitude towards buying things changed over time?

42. What’s one thing you’ve learned about yourself as a consumer?

43. Do you think minimalism is a good lifestyle choice? Why or why not?

44. How can governments help people become more responsible consumers?

45. In the future, how do you think shopping habits will change?

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