The Pearl Voice

Kristin Intal

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Freshman Kaiis Pratt

Q: How much has social media influenced your purchases?

A: Not at all. I don’t use social media that much.

Q: If these trends have gotten you to buy a product, what can you do to minimize its influence?

A: I can change my For You page and what I see on social media.
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Sophomore Kaleigh Tapaoan

Q: How much has social media influenced your purchases?

A: I think it impacts me a lot but it definitely makes me more aware of what I’m buying and insight into the details of the product.

Q: If these trends have gotten you to buy a product, what can you do to minimize its influence?

A: Spending less time on social media is a good idea. Minimizing social media can also open more opportunities to buy products offline and look more into the product.
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Junior Gracie Huaman

Q: How much has social media influenced your purchases?

A: I think it influences my purchases a lot through targeted ads. What you search up pops up on social media.

Q: If these trends have gotten you to buy a product, what can you do to minimize its influence?

A: Use social media less. That’s the only method.
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Senior Rukhsar Safi

Q: How much has social media influenced your purchases?

A: Not a lot. I don’t buy a lot of stuff online. I am not very interested in online purchases. I’d only buy it if I really wanted it.

Q: If these trends have gotten you to buy a product, what can you do to minimize its influence?

A: You can use social media less. Don’t look at posts that make you purchase.

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