Governments should spend more money on education than on recreation and sports. Do you agree or disagree?

In most developed countries shopping is not only about buying the goods 
you need, it is also perceived as entertainment. Is it a positive or negative 
development? Give your own opinion and examples based on your 
experience. 
In many developed nations, consumerism is not only about buying the 
everyday things we need to survive but is also seen as a form of entertainment. 
This essay will argue that this is a very negative development because of the 
detrimental effect marketing and advertising has on people and the fact that 
it is a very unproductive hobby. 
The main reason people buy luxury items is because of the influence 
multinationals’ marketing campaigns have on them. We are constantly 
bombarded with messages telling us that if we buy a certain product we will 
be happier, more beautiful or more complete. In many ways, these companies 
trick us into buying their products, when all we need to be happy are much 
simpler items. For example, fashion chains like Chanel and Prada tell people 
that they are only good enough if they wear nice clothes and use glamorous 
models to make people feel unsatisfied with their appearance. 
Shopping for goods you don’t really need is also not the most productive 
thing you can do with your time. Not only is it a huge waste of money; it does 
nothing to develop a person either physically or intellectually. If we compare 
this activity with other popular pastimes like sport, reading or even watching 
movies, we can see how unfulfilling shopping really is. For instance, most of 
my friends who spend their weekends shopping have nothing else to talk 
about, other than their purchases, whereas my friends who use their time 
more wisely are often much more interesting to talk to. 
In conclusion, people should only shop for the necessities and not for pleasure 
because they are being manipulated by transnational companies and there are 
also much more constructive ways for people to spend their free time. 

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