This document discusses shopping in the 21st century. It explores both the challenges and perspectives of shopping as a modern activity. While shopping can be stressful in busy stores, it also provides therapy, inspiration, and motivation for many people. Both men and women shop, but research suggests women may be more prone to compulsive shopping behaviors. Managing finances carefully and avoiding shopping as an emotional coping mechanism can help reduce issues with overspending. Overall, the document presents a balanced view of shopping as both a practical necessity and leisure activity in contemporary society.

1. SHOPPING: CHALLENGE OR PERSPECTIVE
FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
LUNGU SVETLANA,
“MIHAI EMINESCU” LYCEUM

2. COLOUR JACUZZI
Red - is the stop/turn-off colour: speak about a thing that you have
recently bought and was really a turn-off in your life.
Orange-is the motivation colour: what things you buy motivate you
for being in a good mood
Yellow-is the inspiration colour: what was the best thing you have
bought that inspired you in for a new activity
Green-is the money colour: what was the dumbest thing you have
ever bought for much money
Blue-is the sky’s/limit colour: what is your favourite fantasy about
shopping.
Purple-is the colour of royalty: if you were the ruler of a country
for a day having a lot of money, what would you buy first?
Indigo-is the odd colour: what is the most daring thing you have
ever bought.

3. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Do you enjoy shopping? Why?
2. How often do you go shopping?
3. What are your favourite shops?
4. How do you feel about shops that are very busy?
5. Do you shop online?
6. Do you often spend more money than you
planned?
7. What’s the best day for shopping?

4. COMMENT ON:
1st group: “Shopping is the best therapy when you
are depressed and almost all women agree to it”
2nd group: “Shopping is a woman thing. It’s a contact
sport like football. Women enjoy the scrimmage,
the noisy crowds, the danger of being trampled to
death, and the ecstasy of the purchase.” (E. Bombeck)
3rd group: “If men liked shopping they’d call it
research.” (Cynthia Nelms)

5. WHO ARE MORE
COMPULSIVE
SHOPPERS:
MEN OR WOMEN?

6. CONSEQUENCES OF COMPULSIVE SHOPPING
 FinancialProblems
 Depression
 Anxiety
 Low Self-Esteem
 Family Harmony Deteriorates

7. MAKE PREDICTIONS

8. TIPS FOR REDUCING SHOPAHOLISM
 Cut up your credit cards
 Only carry cash
 Track every penny you spend
 Avoid temptation
 Make a shopping list and only buy what is on the list
 Take a walk or exercise when the urge to shop comes on
 Seek counseling or a support group
 Avoid shopping when you are bored or depressed
 Remember – you don’t need it today

9. SHOPAHOLIC CELEBRITIES
1. Katie Holmes
2. Britney Spears
3. Victoria Beckham
4. Paris Hilton
5. Cameron Diaz
6. Celine Dion
7. Lindsay Lohan
8. Jennifer Lopez
9. Sarah Jessica Parker
10.Gwen Stefani

10. THANK YOU
FOR YOUR
ATTENTION!