Stereotypes Of Consumers

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In the learning module, is states that consumers in some instances have stereotyped products and brands based on their country. In a way I think statement is very accurate, because some consumers based there decision on where a product has being made in. On the other hand, for some consumers it does not really matter what country the product is being made in there going to purchase the product anyways. Honestly, I can say for myself everything I purchase I always try to pay attention to where the product is being made in. I just always find it interesting to see where products are being made in that were are purchasing. I always notice that most items that I purchase, for example, clothing is always “Made in China”. My opinion a product from

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