Indiv. Brainstorming
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Some people are too obsessed with buying or acquiring material things(expensive clothes and cars) because they think people around them will judge them by what they possess
Agree Cash → 有太多錢→沒太多身分地位→大撒幣 Culture →在台灣或很多國家 買很多東西可彰顯地位（如買蘋果全家桶）
GPT Prompt
你現在正在寫一個簡報，主題是： Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Some people are too obsessed with buying or acquiring material things(expensive clothes and cars) because they think people around them will judge them by what they possess
這裡有幾個面向， 從 金錢的面相 來看：
有太多錢→沒太多身分地位→買很多高單價產品大撒幣
從文化的面相來看： 在台灣或很多國家 買很多東西可彰顯地位→如買蘋果全家桶等
請用英文條列式回答出上面的兩個面相的裡面，可以再增加什麼細節，並提到這個面向屬於：so what/ how / why
Response
I Chose the following bullet points:
FOR MONEY
1. Having Too Much Money:
- So what: Excess wealth may lead to a desire for status symbols.
- How: Consider a successful entrepreneur who has accumulated substantial wealth. To showcase their success, they might purchase a fleet of luxury cars, a sprawling mansion, and invest in high-end fashion.
- Why: The surplus funds provide the means for them to indulge in these high-priced items as a way of signaling their financial achievement.
FOR CULTURE
2. Cultural Significance of Brands:
- So what: Certain brands and products hold cultural significance, influencing buying behavior.
- How: In some cultures, purchasing products from well-known luxury brands like Louis Vuitton or Chanel is not just about the quality or design but also about aligning oneself with the cultural narrative of luxury and sophistication.
- Why: The association of certain brands with success or modernity is deeply rooted in cultural narratives, and individuals may choose these brands to signal their adherence to cultural ideals.
Group Work
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Some people are too obsessed with buying or acquiring material things(expensive clothes and cars) because they think people around them will judge them by what they possess
請先Outline，之後再實寫
Outline
Intro
agree
- social personality
- Appearence
Body I
Why: Brands tie to personal identity and value So What: influencing buying behavior How: LV, Apple
Body II
Why: Appearence : impression, social event, confidence How: social event: work place→expensive formal costume→professional impression
Conclusion
restate
- social personality
- Appearence
Prediction
If everyone blindly pursue luxury brands → there will be no invidual personality
Recommendation
We should choose products that’s sustainable and have personality that suits the person’s value.
First Draft
Have you ever considered the impact of buying social high-status product? Most people are obsessed with purchasing expensive products because luxury brands are tied with social personality and the visual appearance of the individual.
Individual associate themselves with the brand value when they purchase products. For instance, people tend to purchase Apple products. Even though Apple charges a higher price than other competitors, customers are still willing to take the money out of their pockets due to the pride and high social status they considered associated with their choices. While owning an Apple product, customers feel a strong connection to a sense of achievement and a better version of themselves.
We usually give first our impression by appearance. People who dress appropriately affect how others evaluate an individual in different situations and may lead to friendly interactions and social opportunities. For example, workers wearing formal clothing may look more professional and can make people more trusting. Appearance does not mean one all, but dress great bring you a better life.
The population’s obsession of buying lavish goods not only makes specific brands’ social value ties to personal identity, but also impacts the appearance of the individual. Imagine living in a world that only evaluates the wealth status of the person, if everyone only purchases the product of the luxury brands, the distinctive personality of a person will be next to nonexistent. We should buy more products that suits the uniqueness and the value of the person.
事後檢討
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