Nowadays, many people buy things excessively. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In recent decades, consumerism has been receiving a great deal of public attention.
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trend is not without advantages, the downsides will justify these.
There are a number of benefits of consuming more and more goods. Linking Words
First
, since the proliferation of technology has facilitated more purchases, the standard of living is enhanced. In fact, people in the past used to spend a large amount of time and effort to obtain what they wanted, while most items nowadays are all displayed in shops and stores, or with a click of Linking Words
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, by growing mass production significantly, a nation can boost its economy. Linking Words
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, a variety of disadvantages should be taken into consideration. Linking Words
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, if people consume too many goods frequently, they will pose a money-wasting dilemma. In fact, beside the basic daily requirement, most people can become addicted Linking Words
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, since the processes of manufacturing or purchasing goods require an array of materials, it is detrimental to Linking Words
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trend has some undeniable advantages, the downsides will be far more significant. By considering all the pros and cons of consuming excessively, people should control their shopping habit better.Linking Words
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