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When it comes to buying pricy merchandise, we all consider several things to consume wisely. Some people read magazines to get the information and others utilize online communities. Personally, I believe that recommendation from friends is the best way when deciding what to purchase.
First of all, friends are dependable sources of information. There are many advertisements in magazines or online communities, so it is hard to distinguish real reviews from fake reviews. Unlike them, friends can give you the truthful reviews as they will tell you frankly what they used and how they felt about the merchandise. My own experience is a compelling example of this. When I was a freshman, I had to buy a laptop to do my homework and take notes. I searched on the Internet to find the information about computer and then chose two products that fitted my needs. Friend of mine told me neither would meet my requirement because the assessment about them was exaggerated. I eventually bought what my friend recommended and have used them for five years. It was affordable and never broke down until now. Did not my friend recommend the laptop, I would have regretted my choice.
Secondly, friends can suggest the things that suit each other’s personal taste. This is because friends know each other’s preference precisely. Also, they tend to share similar interests so it would be better to get friends’ advice than simply follow the online community’s promotion. For instance, my friend once wanted to buy the lipstick that would go well with her. We went to the shopping mall to find what she wanted. She tried several lipsticks which were recommended by the online communities, but they didn’t suit her taste. Eventually, we decided to abandon the recommendation lists from the online communities and started to find by ourselves. While trying various shades, I advised her to try the pink lipstick, and she liked it. Consequently, she bought what I recommended and was satisfied with it.
In conclusion, I strongly believe that the friends are the optimal advisor when purchasing something. This is because they are reliable sources of information and they can propose the things that suit each other’s personal preference. |