Nowadays, consumer goods have gained significant importance in our lives. People these days seem to be more concerned with the kind of products they own. 
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One of the primary advantages of consumerism is that it boosts the economy of a nation. The rising demand for physical goods will ultimately create new jobs in  society. Linking Words
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, according to a recent survey by the University of Toronto, people spend 65% less time with their elders than they did just five years ago after the invention of Facebook. Above all, Linking Words
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