The document discusses how shopping has shifted from being primarily a necessity to a leisure activity. It traces this shift from traditional bazaars, which served necessary shopping needs, to modern shopping malls, which have become popular social hangout places. While initially serving only shopping needs, malls now offer cafes, restaurants, and entertainment venues, transforming shopping into an activity people engage in for fun and relaxation rather than just for essential goods. The document also examines differences in how men and women approach shopping and explores trends like brand loyalty and online shopping.
How many of you all think that shopping is an exclusively a girl thing?Why do you think so?When was the last time you went shopping? What did you buy?How many pair of shoes/headphones/ tech related gadgets do you own?Is’nt that all considered to be shopping?
Because guys are goal orientated. they focus on purchasing the item. Women however are process orientated. Their concern is finding the item or the deal and therefore they must see every item. Girls like to do it in groups or maybe even a single companion. They need to know the opinion of others. Guys like to do it alone. Its their alone time experience. Go out on your own, take your time, learn the product, buy it. Add it to the collection. A couple of decades ago, the stereotypical man of the house unwound from a hard day by watching a game with a glass of something on ice. His wife? She went shopping. But whether it's because ads for moisturizer now target men or because stores have started serving them snifters of brandy while they get fitted for shirts, guys are rewarding themselves in a way they never used to: by taking out their credit cards.
No matter if you buy cheap stuff or expensive stuff, you have that special feeling when you buy something new, no matter if you actually need that thing or not. But that feeling can't be replaced by anything.Like other addictions, shopping fills some kind of void. "Going out and buying a whole bunch of stuff makes you feel better about yourself. The feeling of carrying shopping bags give you some sort of pleasure.