How Social Media & Hype Influence Us
How much of what you read is real?
Does social media influence your decisions?
How do reviews and hype influence what choices we make?
How Social Media & Hype Influence Us
Do you ever rely on reviews to help you make decisions about purchasing items or services online?
I frequently rely on reviews on TripAdvisor, Amazon or other websites to help me choose one product or service over another. I’ve been reading about how many reviews online are fake and created to ensure a higher ranking on Amazon or TripAdvisor.
Did you know there two websites created to help you spot and separate fake reviews from the real ones? Fakespot and Review Meta analyze online products and reviews so you can weed out the fake from the real.
Do You Trust Your Own Senses?
A friend shared some interesting videos with me recently that I’d like to share with you. The first one is about fabricating a fake restaurant in London and creating enough hype to achieve a number one ranking on TripAdvisor. This is the video…
They managed to achieve the number one ranking beating out eighteen thousand other restaurants without ever serving a single customer.
After they achieved the number one spot they decided to create a real life restaurant in the prankster’s garden. The food served was terrible, cup-o-soup and frozen ready-made lasagne dressed up to look fancy and yet people continued to rave about the restaurant even after having sampled the subpar cuisine. People no longer trusted their senses above what they read online.
Do You Form Your Own Opinions?
The next video was about creating a fake model for fashion week wearing the most ridiculous items they could think of which included some plastic air filled packing bags and prison shoes…
This proved again that people are gullible and easily influenced when forming opinions. It is twenty nineteen’s version of the Emperor’s New Clothes.
The Most Important Item When You Get Dressed Is Confidence
A positive take away from this prank is something we all know, if you have enough confidence you can wear anything.
If you walk around like you own the place no one will question you or your choices.
Are you influenced by online reviews, negative or positive?
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What Makes You Smile On An Average Day?
Making a point of recognizing what makes us happy on a daily basis adds value to our lives. Gratitude for the small moments that make up our days can improve our attitude and shape our lives.
What Makes You Smile On An Average Day?
Finding this funky vintage sweater vest on Ebay put a smile on my face.
Other Happy Moments I’m Thankful For Today
The cute guy that helped me in Walmart very early this morning was cheerful, had a great smile and made the process so much more enjoyable. Proof that positivity is contagious.
Listening to my pug snore is comforting and makes me happy.
Eating my own homemade multigrain oatmeal with apples and nuts warms me from the inside out.
Seeing the sunshine despite the frigid cold temperatures (-18 C with the windchill!) brightens my day.
Looking at videos of Brussel Sprout on Instagram makes me laugh out loud.
Stretching my body for fifteen minutes before I get out of bed is a gentle and satisfying way to greet the morning with a smile.
Emails from friends, especially if they are funny put a big smile on my face.
A great review from a satisfied customer in my Etsy store always makes me happy. Acknowledgement for the work and love that I put into my shop is truly rewarding. I adore my customers.
An hour of Netflix in the evening with the pug and the hubs is a relaxing way to unwind. It is always one of my favourite moments of the day.
Soothing yoga stretches before bed make me happy knowing I’m doing something good for my body and helps to prepare my mind for sleep.
These moments of mindfullness remind me that daily gratitude creates a positive attitude and more joy.
What about you? What makes you smile on an average day?
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