Write about the following topic. Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that 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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

My
viewpoint
would be that both sides
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a part to play in how
persons
decide to spend.
For the
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The
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first
viewpoint
where it suggests that advertising encourages useless spending can be true to some extent. Some advertising agencies make the products very appealing by exaggerating
its
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their
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usefulness and as well as
the
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price.
Therefore
persons
are always in a rush to purchase the item either because they think that they need it or the price is too appealing to let go.
However
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the other side would see it as some
persons
not being driven by the advertisement but just enjoy shopping. The other
viewpoint
where it suggests that advertisements actually tell
persons
about new products. I would agree to some extent due to the fact that through the advertisement
persons
get to find out about new ways to
improves
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lives and
lifstyles
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lifestyles
lifestyle
.
For example
, getting a new dishwasher
which
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that
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washes very clean without previous rinsing or purchasing an air fryer to decrease fatty intake.
Furthermore
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it can be suggested that these products may enhance the lives of individuals tremendously especially when working or
have
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children.
However
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it can be suggested that why
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a good dishwasher when the old
does
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one does
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the same washing with a few added features.
This
is where it can be seen
as
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toas
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whether there is useless buying or improvement in life. I would say that both
viewpoint
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brings forth their own opinion of advertising where I would agree with both to some extent.
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