Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

The differences between nations in terms of their

lifestyle

, food habit, fashion choices and traditions have already reduced to a great extent by the effects of globalisation, technology and international agreements for open trade facilities. Since most of the international products are easily accessible globally, people have far more choices and freedom which have enhanced people's

lifestyle

besides

narrowing the gaps among nations. I postulate

this

trend a positive development and the reasons are explained in

this

essay.

To begin

with, the availability of international brands like Apple, Google, Nike, Pepsi, Johnson's, Samsung, Amazon, Toyota etc. In a country enables consumers to purchase quality products.

For instance

, someone in India can use the same technological products from Intel and Microsoft that an American user, and it facilitates reducing gaps between these two countries. 'Barrier & gaps' among nations was a predominant reason for conflicts and with the advancement of the technology and mutual trade agreements, nations are aware of the foreign cultures more than they did ever before.

This

diminishes the world tension and helps prevail the peace.

Furthermore

, affluent countries have created a vast market for the consumer products and

this

has helped them establish offshore offices and factories in developing nations.

This

is a mutually beneficial agreement that helps both parties.

Furthermore

, local consumers are not trapped with the low-quality local products and a wider freedom lets them enjoy a better

lifestyle

. With the competition, local manufacturers are forced to produce quality products at a competitive price. With

this

development, some local companies have gained international recognition as a manufacturer. To conclude, the concept of boundaries and countries divides nations and create the master-slave relationship as we have already witnessed in the history. The present era has plummeted

this

heinous trend to a great extent and the similar

lifestyle

and availability of international products have helped

this

to happen.