The tendency of human beings to copy one another is shown in the popularity of areas such as fashion and consumer goods. To what extent do you agree?

Nowadays, almost everyone follows the latest

fashion

trends.

For example

, we want the latest gadgets that our friends already use. Our choice of clothing is influenced by what celebrities wear.

This

is a clear sign that humans like to imitate

others

. We copy because we want to fit in. We don’t want to stick out like a sore thumb.

For example

, no one, not even those who wear casuals all the time, will wear a T-shirt and jeans to a party where the dress code is formal.

This

is because we have a strong need to get accepted. We do not want

others

to mock our style of dressing or other choices. We want to be perceived as trendy, stylish, and fashionable. The tendency to follow

fashion

trends stems from basic human insecurity. We are worried that if we do not do what

others

do or wear what

others

wear, we may become less acceptable. We follow celebrities because they are already followed by millions of people.

Consequently

, anything that they endorse will have numerous takers.

This

is

also

a way of validating that what we are buying is a popular product. No one wants to waste their money on something that nobody else wants to buy. Following

fashion

is

also

a great way to ensure that whether a product is good or bad, we are not the only ones spending money on it. In a sense,

this

justifies the purchase. So if everybody is getting the latest iPhone, that itself is a great reason for us

also

to get it. Worse still, not getting it can be an indication that we cannot afford it. To conclude, humans are social animals that crave appreciation and acceptance. The easiest way to achieve

this

is to do what

others

are

also

doing. Following

fashion

trends is merely a manifestation of

this

basic human urge to fit in.