Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer

In today's world,

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has become a significant tool for marketing a product. While some believe that

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increases awareness about products that may improve our lives, others argue that

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induces people to buy things they do not really need. I strongly believe that the latter is more correct, as it will be explained in

this

essay. To promote a commodity, companies generally propagate only its bright side,

thus

providing an incomplete image of the product. If only positive aspects are known,

then

there is an inclination to buy that particular product and one ends up purchasing something which is not required. Take

for example

herbal products and weight loss supplements. In data published by the magazine India Today, the use of herbal products to reduce weight has seen

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ignificant increase in the recent years, whereas health experts are of the opinion that weight can only be controlled through proper diet and exercise. Many of my friends who used

such

medicines have later repented their choice.

Moreover

, children are easily attracted by advertisements. Nowadays, most of the teenagers like to own a smartphone which is a result of

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ass announcement. Recently a school in

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K banned children from using mobile phones inside school premises, as cellphones were the major cause of distraction which affected their studies. In conclusion, it can be said that an

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creates an impression on

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onsumer's mind and people end up buying an undesired good.

Thus

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thorough research before buying is strongly recommended.