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Some people think that people are capable of being satisfied with what they have. However, in my opinion, people are more likely to be unsatisfied with what they have because they tend to compare with those around them and to follow the fast changing trend. To begin with, many people compare themselves with others. At a school, workplace, or any circumstance where people see one another, they make comparisons. This applies to women more than men. Since many women are interested in beauty, they look for things that make them more attractive such as fashion, perfume, or keeping their body in shpae. So when they go out and meet friends, they observe and compare what kind of clothing their friends wear, bags they carry, or shoes they put on. For example, I once bought a purple-colored backpack. Because its brand was very famous, the backpack was pretty expensive. For a few days, I was so happy to have a new backpack and thrilled to show it to my friends. However, when I met friends, I couldn't show my backpack and brag out because the bags that friends wore look prettier and obviously more expensive. Because of comparing mine with the friends' bags, I wasn't able to be content and eventually coaxed mom to buy a same bag which friends had. On top of that, due to the fast changing trend people are not capable of being satisfied with what they have. There are abounds of luxuries that tempt us when we turn on the television. Celebrities in commercials always come up with clothes, and accessories that catch our attention. Not only that, people are also continually facing with recent electronics such as smart phones, laptop, and table PCs through masses of media. Thanks to the developing high-technology, more and more electronic devices are invented and consumers aspire to possess them. To give you an example, I got an iPod five years ago. Since it was a present from my dad, as well as something I've always wanted to buy, I was so excited. At that time, my iPod was the newest version. However, within a month, it was no longer a newest product. An upgraded version of iPod was released, and it contained more functions and multiple cover colors compared with mine. The image of the new iPod made a deep impression in my mind and I began to feel greedy. To summarize, people have a tendency to compare with other people and because of the rapidly changing trend they always want something more. Therefore, I think people can hardly be satisfied with what they have and pursue what they don't possess. |