B2 – Upper Intermediate
Retail therapy is the act of shopping and spending to improve one’s mood. Often seen in people during periods of depression or transition, it is normally a short-lived habit. Items purchased during periods of retail therapy are sometimes referred to as “comfort buys”.
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Discussion Questions:
1. What do you do to feel better when you are sad?
2. Do you believe in retail therapy or is it just an excuse to go binge shopping?
3. When is retail therapy unhealthy?