"Conspicuous consumption" is the term used to describe the act of buying and displaying luxury goods and services to gain social status and prestige. This behavior is driven by the desire to show off one's wealth and success to others, and is often motivated by the bepef that these purchases will bring social status, admiration, and envy from others.
The concept of conspicuous consumption was first introduced by economist and sociologist Thorstein Veblen in his book "The Theory of the Leisure Class" (1899). Veblen argued that the wealthy members of society engage in conspicuous consumption as a way to demonstrate their social status and differentiate themselves from the lower classes.
Here are some examples of conspicuous consumption in Engpsh, with Chinese translations:
"He bought a brand new sports car just to show off to his friends." (他买了一辆全新的跑车，只是为了炫耀给朋友看。)
"She wears designer clothes and carries a designer handbag to demonstrate her high social status." (她穿着名牌服装，拎着名牌手提包，是为了显示自己的高社会地位。)
"They took a luxurious vacation to an exotic location just to post pictures on social media and impress their followers." (他们去了一个奢华的度假胜地，只是为了在社交媒体上发布照片，给追随者留下深刻印象。)
The concept of conspicuous consumption was first introduced by economist and sociologist Thorstein Veblen in his book "The Theory of the Leisure Class" (1899). Veblen argued that the wealthy members of society engage in conspicuous consumption as a way to demonstrate their social status and differentiate themselves from the lower classes.
Here are some examples of conspicuous consumption in Engpsh, with Chinese translations:
"He bought a brand new sports car just to show off to his friends." (他买了一辆全新的跑车，只是为了炫耀给朋友看。)
"She wears designer clothes and carries a designer handbag to demonstrate her high social status." (她穿着名牌服装，拎着名牌手提包，是为了显示自己的高社会地位。)
"They took a luxurious vacation to an exotic location just to post pictures on social media and impress their followers." (他们去了一个奢华的度假胜地，只是为了在社交媒体上发布照片，给追随者留下深刻印象。)