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The newspapers today have full-page advertisements promoting luxury items. With the increase in consumerism, people find it difficult to resist and soon find themselves trapped in a world of social one-upmanship. Write a letter to the editor expressing your views on the consequences of this consumerism, giving suggestions on how to control this habit. You are Renu/Rajan. Use the given cues along with your own ideas to compose this letter.
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Raichand Colony,
Lucknow
24 May 2022
The Editor
The Times of India, Lucknow
Subject: Increase in Consumerism and its consequences.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to raise attention to the fast-expanding problem of consumerism, which is having a severe impact on the lives of many people. People are being ensnared in a world of social one-upmanship, driving them to buy unneeded luxury products, which often leads to financial issues. Excessive use is also causing environmental degradation and contributing to increasing anxiety and mental health problems.
Individuals must respect their money and practise thankfulness in their daily lives to overcome this difficulty. The media can also play an important role in promoting a better way of living and opposing unsustainable consumerism.
I request you to kindly publish this letter in your newspaper so that it can raise awareness about the negative effects of consumerism and encourage people to adopt a more responsible approach to their consumption habits.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
Renu
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