Why You Shouldn T Have Analysis

Americans in the 21st century are starting to develop an addiction and obsession of purchasing items that they want, rather than what they need. To the newly developed smartphone, all the way to the brand new Gucci bag that every celebrity owns; we can’t help but being able to own these luxury items to satisfy our needs. Americans feel compelled to buy these useless things just to fit in and stay up to trend with society. This is described as consumerism. Consumerism has been taking over Americans, causing them to become addictive and is affecting our everyday lives. In the Newsweek essay, “ Honestly- You Shouldn't Have,” the author, Anna Quindlen, addresses the lack of attention people have to what they want versus what they need and how it is impacting their lives.
The average consumer may find it hard to neglect a product and result in making a purchase without fully thinking if it’s a necessity. In the essay, “Honestly- You Shouldn’t Have,” Quindlen states, “ There are plenty of people buying cashmere sweaters and electronic gadgets, although the sweater drawer is full and the old VCR still blinks 12:00,” (Quindlen 1). This demonstrates how brainwashed and careless consumers are. Because of the new clothing and technology are constantly coming out, and the endless amounts of advertising, consumers are easily manipulated to purchase these items thinking they absolutely need it. Because consumers indulge in all of the latest and trendiest items on the market, they forget and push aside their “last season” and “out of …show more content…
With this, we can learn and realize that we don’t need to splurge money to make ourselves feel better and to meet the social standards, but to accept and cherish what we already own and have can already satisfy our