Discuss the concept of consumption as a form of self-expression. Give some specific examples from your own experience

Advertising shapes our consumption
patterns by using various persuasion
techniques aimed at triggering certain
purchase decisions. For instance.
informational advertising employs rational
techniques that appeal to the consumers'
reason to help them make informed buying
decisions. This information is given under
the assumption that it will help the
consumer make an informed decision.

Answer such tools are fail proof;