I wouldn't say that anyone who doesn't mark 5 on that question is a liar. I personally (and only after reading this (I would have said 1 before)) would answer this question with a 3, because I only sometimes pay more for image.
I have no shame in buying store-brand merchandise and I try to be as thrifty as possible. But, much like your iPod, there are a few things I'm willing to pay more for because of how it makes me appear to others. My downfall tends to be clothes. I buy my t-shirts because I want people to say: "I like that band too," or "I totally agree with that statement."
I still see my clothes as tools to attract like minded people, which is rather immature considering I'm out of college, I don't get out much, and my friends already know me well enough. Its just a mind-set I have yet to grow out of. When I do, I might be able to honestly answer the question with a 1 or 2.
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I have no shame in buying store-brand merchandise and I try to be as thrifty as possible. But, much like your iPod, there are a few things I'm willing to pay more for because of how it makes me appear to others. My downfall tends to be clothes. I buy my t-shirts because I want people to say: "I like that band too," or "I totally agree with that statement."
I still see my clothes as tools to attract like minded people, which is rather immature considering I'm out of college, I don't get out much, and my friends already know me well enough. Its just a mind-set I have yet to grow out of. When I do, I might be able to honestly answer the question with a 1 or 2.
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