BLACK FRIDAY

 

 

 People shop at a Macy's store during the Black Friday sales event in Washington, November 29, 2019.

 


Think before you read

 1. What does Black Friday mean to you?

2. What's the story behind it? 

3. Mention other traditions that have connections with consumming.

4. How often do you buy stuff you don't need?

 

Now , read the text 

The psychological reason you are sucked into Black Friday buys.

5. After reading the text, how can we explain that we buy more than we need? 

6. What are the techniches used? 

7. Think about your shopping habits and explain how can you connect them with the information in the text. 

 

 


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