We live in a world in which we are constantly exposed to advertising. To what extent does advertising influence our choices as consumers, and what effect does it have on our lifestyles? Discuss the issue and give your opinion.

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Nowadays, we are surrounded by many advertisements on a daily basis. The impact which it has on society is quite huge, as it helps
people
to notice some
products
and push them to buy them by presenting them well.
Moreover
, it makes many individuals more vulnerable to manipulation, which I believe, is not a positive outcome.
This
essay agrees with that suggestion. Some
people
spend lots of time online shopping.
While
doing it they might have a chance of seeing different
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of advertisements. The more pleasant and convincing they look, the more
people
become interested in the
products
in them.
As a result
, they decide to buy it and the sales of these
products
slowly start to increase.
This
way, they become more popular, which is the key to the company’s success. So is the food usually advertised, by showing the best quality of it,
along with
the expressive colours and suitable music in the background, to catch other’s attention.
Nevertheless
,
such
commercials make
people
more sensitive to the outside world.
For example
, we may hear sometimes on the radio about special occasions and discounts which will manipulate us into thinking that we need to purchase the specific product we hear about, even though we know how unpractical and useless in reality it may be. These can be
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instance, weight loss
products
which may not work as they should.
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the same time
people
fall for
this
unfair trick. In conclusion, advertising definitely has an influence on
people
’s decisions about what to buy. I think it is essential to remember
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self-control
while
listening to them, as they may be really tricky and convincing sometimes.
However
, without them, many famous articles would stay unknown to
this
day.
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The introduction lacks a clear thesis statement that outlines your opinion on the impact of advertising. Make sure to clearly state your position in the introduction.
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Ensure that your essay addresses all parts of the prompt, including discussing the influence of advertising on consumer choices and lifestyles. Your essay mainly focuses on the influence of advertising on consumer choices but lacks depth in discussing its effect on lifestyles.

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