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When Do You Spend Money?

Updated: 2026.01.27

4 min read · Intermediate

Feel-Economy

필코노미

Articles

The Psychology of Emotional Spending

Videos

How to curb emotional spending | Money Monday What Is Emotional Spending? | Kati Morton

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Have you ever bought something for how it made you feel, not for its use? How did you feel afterward?

필요가 아닌 기분 때문에 무언가를 산 적이 있나요? 그 후에 어떤 기분이 들었나요?

When do you usually spend money for emotional reasons? Can you give an example?

여러분은 보통 어떤 상황에서 감정적인 이유로 돈을 쓰시나요? 예를 들어 설명해 주실 수 있나요?

How has your idea of “value for money” changed over time?

‘가성비(Value for Money)’에 대한 여러분의 생각이 시간이 지나며 달라졌나요?

What does the phrase “I bought bread because it was one of those days” say about emotional spending in Korea?

“우울해서 빵을 샀다”라는 표현은 한국 사회의 감정적 소비에 대해 무엇을 말해준다고 생각하시나요?

Do you think the feel-economy will keep growing, or will people return to practical spending? Why?

여러분은 필코노미가 앞으로도 계속 성장할 것이라고 보나요, 아니면 사람들이 다시 실용적인 소비로 돌아갈 것이라고 생각하시나요? 왜 그렇게 보시나요?

In the future, what will matter more: usefulness or emotional understanding? Why?

앞으로는 소비를 결정하는데 필요와 감정적 이해 중 무엇이 더 중요해질 것이라고 생각하시나요? 왜 그렇게 보시나요?

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

rational

based on clear thinking and logical reasoning rather than emotion

Example

She made a rational decision after reviewing all the facts.

Example

It is not always easy to stay rational under stress.

value for money

the quality of something compared to its price

Example

This restaurant offers great value for money.

Example

Customers look for value for money when shopping online.

superior

better than others in quality, performance, or level

Example

This model has superior performance compared to the older one.

Example

She is known for her superior problem-solving skills.

impulsive

done suddenly without careful thought

Example

He made an impulsive purchase at the checkout counter.

Example

Impulsive decisions often lead to regret.

persist

to continue to exist or happen despite difficulties

Example

The problem persists despite repeated efforts to solve it.

Example

Her passion for teaching persisted over the years.

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