| ent"> Shopping, well, a big issue fro people. It is really a | | | | Q Then how to avoid becoming a compulsive |
| way of life, especially for women. But it is also | | | | shopper? |
| something that will get out of control. How to deal with | | | | A The first suggestion is you’d better shop only |
| it? How to make things better? Let’s see some | | | | in one shop rather than various stores for different |
| asks and answers about the shopping traps. Enjoy | | | | purchases. The image of an angel and a devil sitting on |
| yourself! | | | | a person's shoulders is not a bad metaphor for |
| Q — Question. A — Answer. | | | | shopping. Buying a lot in one store can decrease your |
| Q What are compulsive shoppers? | | | | sensitivity to the pain of cost, says Loewenstein. "You |
| A Compulsive shoppers refer to those who always | | | | hit the what-the-heck effect: You've spent $200; |
| purchase things they don’t need, use or even | | | | what's another $20 for a T-shirt?" He recommends |
| want. | | | | going to various stores for different purchases. |
| Q Why the problems of compulsive shoppers are so | | | | Q But if there are shops that provides more bargains |
| outstanding in daily life? | | | | and discounts, is it a good time to shop? |
| A That's because shopping, once devoted to procuring | | | | A A bargain is another factor that can tip the |
| necessities, has come to fill multiple emotional | | | | brain’s pleasure — pain dynamic. Sales, |
| needsit's entertainment, a bonding activity, a sport, a | | | | markdowns, two-for-ones, and outlet stores are all |
| form of self-expression, and, quite often, a means of | | | | designed to hit our bargain-loving Achilles' heel. In more |
| solace. | | | | times, the products on sale will attract a lot of people, |
| Q What is the foundation of shopping? | | | | especially the products with quality and be sold at high |
| A If I were economically secure, I would go shopping, | | | | prices. |
| so if I'm shopping, I must be economically secure. | | | | Q Is there any other condition that will cost? |