Are you materialistic?

I am too one of those who you can call materialistic. The truth of the matter is that no one can deny the fact that we live in a materialistic world, and that most people are always wanting more and more things.Materialistic is a quality that is associated with a person that is only happy with a new pair of shoes, and cares little about the needs of people around them. Of course, there are exceptions where some people are perfectly happy living a simple life. But for most people, living in a world that bombards us with media images of new things, makes the desire to want more things seem only natural. What is so wrong with wanting things anyways? Often times, people’s desire for better things is their driving motivation to stay in school, or to get a job. So if it is “things” that motivate some people to make smart choices, like going to school, is it fair for anyone to say one person’s motivation is better than anyone else’s? Wanting things does not make you a bad person. And appreciating the value of a good pair of shoes does not make you materialistic. Everyone comes from different backgrounds, and therefore places different value on material things. Not everyone comes from big cities where materialism is supported by huge malls, and endless shops and boutiques. Nor does everyone come from small towns where family and friendships are able to provide all of life’s happiness. Everyone has a different perspective about the value of material things. Where some people see things as the driving force of greed, others see things as something to be desired and obtained. However, someone’s natural excitement over a pair of shoes can not be equated with that person being selfish or uncaring towards others.

hi,i want to live as materialistic ,otherwise we can't adjust and live in this present world life styles..one should be practical..

i am materialistic! check my closet! i've had enough but i really still want to go shopping.