Today, we went shopping again. In order to have more time to travel in New York, I decided to buy something and not to delay to the end.
To most visiting Chinese, we would like to buy some famous brand in the world that would be cheaper than in China, such as Nike. I’m also not an exception. Sometimes, it’s a kind of rule.
But when I bought a pair of Nike shoes at a shop, my friend Kathy asked me why I had to buy Nike. Other brands’ shoes were also nice and might be much cheaper. I was shocked. I’d never thought about this question.
I still remember. The first time I bought Nike shoes was at the beginning of high school. Because our school gave us a discount card for several sport brands (actually I don’t think it cut down the price a lot), my mum allowed me to have one pair of Nike shoes. I wore them for about three yeas until it didn’t fit my feet. Then, I didn’t know why, I became to buy Nike shoes one and another. Just like an addict. Up to now, I’ve already had five pairs of Nike shoes. To me, it’s a kind of habit. Whenever I wanted a pair of sneakers, I would go to the Nike part directly and unconsciously. I’ve never thought of the reason of this behavior. Maybe because I don’t want admit something.
Now, I have to admit. It is a sort of vanity. I always hold the belief that vanity is human’s nature which born with. I don’t believe there can be someone who doesn’t have any vanity. Also, I’m not an exception. Maybe not serious, but indeed I have. At this point, I don’t think it’s ashamed to admit.
In my view, the definition of vanity could be expended. Not only the negative aspect, sometimes, it can be neutral. People need some vanity to make other people respect you. It’s really a practical problem, because other people have vanity. In some circumstance, to make our appearance nice is really needed. Not only respect others, but also respect ourselves.
I’m not finding excuse for my behavior. This doesn’t mean I could buy whatever luxurious I want. To my case, maybe I should make some changes.