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Speaker A. If you ask me, well, I love window shopping. My budget is quite limited at the moment, and I cannot always afford to buy what I want. Still, I understand that one day I will graduate and start earning good money. Window shopping keeps me informed about the latest trends, styles and tastes in the market. It enhances and widens my horizon about the products and the market, and I also get to know about the latest offers and deals and things like that.

Speaker B. I go window shopping at least once a month. You have probably already noticed that some people can spend hours in stores looking at shoes, clothes, gadgets and books. Sometimes they’re not even going to buy anything. You see, window shopping is a great way to spend time in a relaxed environment outside your home, and it gives you an excuse to get up, get dressed and spend a few hours socializing. Simply walking in a shopping mall can act as a mood boost.

Speaker C. When I go window shopping, it doesn’t mean that my focus might be only on the latest items to hit the shelves or what’s in and what not. I love window shopping because it provides me with an opportunity to discover new cafes, restaurants or bistros that can become potential hang out spots. Besides, I can look at the latest designs, some interesting decorations, especially during the festive season, or a fascinating exhibit at the mall. It’s great.

Speaker D. I know that some people love window shopping. They think it’s a good way to have some rest without spending any money. However, I cannot agree with these people here. You see, some retailers are really persuasive, which often results in people buying things they were not going to buy and do not really need. This partly occurs due to the addictive nature of window shopping. You go window shopping, and the next thing you understand is you’ve spent your entire budget.

Speaker E. In my opinion, window shopping is great. I can spend a couple of hours in the mall without spending any money. Well, I may occasionally buy something if I really like it, but that is a very rare case. For me, window shopping is a cheap way to pass the time, observing all that different brands have to offer without the pressure of buying anything. There is no rush of time or worry about my budget. I can compare prices and plan my future shopping as well.

Speaker F. I know many people love the traditional formats of window shopping, but I love window shopping online. There are so many online retailers these days. Here I can check out the products online as long as I want to. Thus, I can spend some quality alone time. The obvious benefit of this virtual window shopping is that while going through a certain web page, I can bookmark it and use it later. Besides, I won’t catch any nasty virus in this way. Excellent!