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Advertising is a double-edged sword.  It is important for you to be able to tell the difference between facts (information that can be substantiated) and opinions, beliefs or even wishful thinking.

Understand some of the specific techniques used and you may be able to make wiser buying decisions.

Some of the most commonly used advertising techniques are:
Good Taste
This technique associates the product with people who enjoy and understand the 'finer things in life'. Again, it attempts to appeal to your desire to be like someone else, someone with more money, greater influence, power or social status.
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