Q: Shopping habits depend more on your age group than anything else. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many would argue that an individual’s shopping habits depend more on

age

demographics than other factors. In my opinion,

age

is relevant in terms of a person’s tastes,

however

social class is a greater determiner. Those who would argue in

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of

age

point out how a person’s preferences are largely fixed. The past several decades have witnessed seismic changes in culture, particularly related to technology. A person who grew up before the digital

age

is more inclined to spend money on books, holidays, furniture, and other non-digital items. The style of these items is

also

likely to be more traditional and less modern.

However

, someone under the

age

of 40, is more likely to spend on a new phone,

electronic

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vehicle

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such

as a Tesla, or clothing and furniture

that is

more modern and minimalist. These disparities widen when considering the youngest generations who are even more inclined to value the virtual world through purchases

such

as NFTs and cryptocurrencies.

However

, for the majority of major purchases, wealth determines what a person can afford and

therefore

buy.

This

is evident for a variety of products ranging from food and wellness items to technology and fashion.

For instance

, most individuals would love to buy the newest smartphone when it is released, drive in a luxury car and shop for expensive and healthy organic products at the supermarket.

However

, one’s financial status will either allow a person to express these desires or force them to live frugally. The best evidence for

this

is the lack of discretion children show when it comes to shopping. They are uninhibited by financial concerns and

therefore

attempt to buy whatever they like. In conclusion, despite the clear differences in taste present in individuals or different generations, financial flexibility is the clearest factor influencing a person’s shopping habits.

This

has been true for most of history and still remains the case today.