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It’s probably on purpose: when you have trouble thinking critically, and are fighting multiple distractions, you’re going to have a harder time not grabbing the
by MandieD 4y ago
It’s probably on purpose: when you have trouble thinking critically, and are fighting multiple distractions, you’re going to have a harder time not grabbing the potato chips or doing the mental math to see that “Super Deal!!!” is not actually a super deal.
I’ve found that my shopping is more impulsive when I have to deal with that background racket plus a toddler trying to grab bright, shiny packages.
My solution: do what I can to avoid bringing toddler grocery shopping, wear earbuds with my music playing just loud enough to overcome store sound system.
- mdp2021 4y ago> It’s probably on purpose Of course it can be, with all theory-based-planning behind it: it's called 'Gruen transfer', or 'Gruen effect'. Note: Victor Gruen, the architect protagonist in the spread of shopping malls in the USA, condemned the practice.
- jmiskovic 4y agoDo you find your own music to be better for preserving attention than the store music? The collection I curated over the years consists 100% of music that caught my attention. I'd prefer wearing ear plugs but haven't found good ones for daily use.
- MandieD 4y agoMy own music is familiar, which removes a source of distraction. Plus, doesn’t come with either news or marketing announcements in a language I mostly understand, but automatically raises my attention when I hear it.