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Today we're diving into the concept of the lipstick effect.
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So, what exactly does the lipstick effect mean?
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In simple terms, the lipstick effect refers to how consumers still spend money on small indulgences, like premium lipstick, even during tough times,
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such as recessions or personal financial struggles.
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It's the idea that while people may not be able to afford big luxury items, they still find a way to treat themselves to smaller affordable luxuries.
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But why does this happen?
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It's rooted in something economists call the income effect.
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When times are hard and incomes fall, people often forego purchasing expensive goods, but they're still willing to buy little things that make them feel good,
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even if they can't splurge on bigger purchases.
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So, instead of buying a luxury car or vacation, they might buy a new lipstick, a coffee, or go out for a cheap night at the movies.
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For businesses, especially those selling these small luxury items, the lipstick effect can be a great thing.
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Brands like Estee Lauder or even fast casual restaurants can do relatively well in economic downturns
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because people still find the cash to indulge in these small treats.
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It's about creating a sense of normalcy and escape, even if it's just for a moment.
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The lipstick effect also applies to things like cosmetics, which can help people feel more confident.
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People may spend more on these goods to enhance their appearance, hoping it gives them an edge in securing or keeping a job.
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However, it's not all perfect.
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While the lipstick effect makes sense as an economic indicator, it has its drawbacks.
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For one, tracking sales data for small luxury items like lipstick on a regular basis is challenging.
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The US Bureau of Economic Analysis only releases quarterly data, which makes it difficult to use the lipstick effect for predicting economic downturns in real time.
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Additionally, if the economic downturn is severe enough, even small indulgences may be cut from budgets.
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When people are struggling more than usual, they might give up even their usual luxuries like lipstick or coffee. So
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when did the lipstick effect become a recognized economic theory it
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was first described by economist juliette shaw in 1998 in her
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book the overspent america she observed this trend during past recessions and identified
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that an example of the lipstick effect is easy to spot
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during tough times people might still purchase lipstick a cup of coffee
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or even movie tickets these purchases allow them to maintain some sense of normalcy and self-care, even when things aren't going well financially.
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In the end, the lipstick effect highlights how small luxury items maintain their demand, and if the economic situation gets really bad,
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people might stop spending altogether, rendering the lipstick effect less predictable.
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このレッスンの語彙とスピーキングのポイント
このB2レベルのスピーキングレッスンは、動画「Why Small Luxuries Thrive During Recessions」を教材にしています。 繰り返し出てくる語は次のとおりです：lipstick, effect, economic, luxury, items。 この動画には、シャドーイング用の文が31文、単語が476語あります。 音声の長さは2:58です。 話す速さは1分あたり約160語で、日常会話に近い自然なペースです。 英語の頻出3,000語に含まれる単語は80%だけなので、語彙は難しめです。
この動画の重要語彙
動画の中で特に難しい単語14語を、発音と意味つきで紹介します。
| 単語 | 発音 | 意味 |
|---|---|---|
| lipstick 名詞 | /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/ | 口紅, リップスティック |
| downturn 名詞 | /ˈdaʊntɜːn/ | 下降 |
| normalcy 名詞 | /ˈnɔɹməlsi/ | 正常 |
| recession 名詞 | /ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/ | 退去, 衰退 |
| economist 名詞 | /iˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ | 経済学者, エコノミスト |
| drawback 名詞 | /ˈdɹɔˌbæk/ | 欠点 |
| indulge 動詞 | /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/ | 甘やかす |
| cosmetics 名詞 | /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪks/ | 化粧品 |
| predictable 形容詞 | /pɹəˈdɪktəbləl/ | 先が見える, 予測できる |
| indicator 名詞 | /ˈɪn.dɪˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ | インジケータ, インジケーター |
| subscribe 動詞 | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | 購読する |
| observe 動詞 | /əbˈzɜːv/ | 守る, 従う |
| predict 動詞 | /pɹɪˈdɪkt/ | 予言する |
| dive 動詞 | /daɪv/ | 潜る |
動画に出てくる句動詞
| 単語 | 意味 |
|---|---|
| give up 動詞 | 降服する |
注意したい発音
話し手はaren't, can't, they'reなど、短縮形や弱形を4回使っています。聞こえたとおりの短い形で発音しましょう。
- 「sh」と「zh」の音: recession /ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/, shaw /ʃɔ/
- 長い単語（アクセントの位置に注意）: economist /iˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/, predictable /pɹəˈdɪktəbləl/, indicator /ˈɪn.dɪˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/, altogether /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/
日本語話者が苦手な音：
- /r/ と /l/ の区別 — /l/ は舌先を歯茎につけ、/r/ はどこにもつけない: normalcy /ˈnɔɹməlsi/, predictable /pɹəˈdɪktəbləl/
- /v/ — /b/ にならないように、上の歯を下唇に当てる: observe /əbˈzɜːv/, dive /daɪv/
- 子音の連続 — 間に母音を入れない: lipstick /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/, indulgence /ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/, economist /iˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/, drawback /ˈdɹɔˌbæk/, splurge /splɝd͡ʒ/
この動画での練習方法
- まず声を出さずに動画を最後まで聞き、知らない単語をメモします。
- まず0.75倍速で一文ずつシャドーイングし、慣れてきたら通常の速度に戻します。
- 自分の声を録音して元の音声と比べます。lipstick, downturn, normalcyなどの単語に特に注意しましょう。
シャドーイングとは？英語上達に効果的な理由
シャドーイング（Shadowing）は、もともとプロの通訳者養成プログラムで開発された言語学習法で、多言語習得者として知られるDr. Alexander Arguelles によって広く普及されました。方法はシンプルですが非常に効果的：ネイティブスピーカーの英語を聞きながら、1〜2秒の遅延で声に出してすぐに繰り返す——まるで「影（shadow）」のように話者を追いかけます。文法ドリルや受動的なリスニングと異なり、シャドーイングは脳と口の筋肉が同時にリアルタイムで英語を処理・再現することを強制します。研究により、発音精度、抑揚、リズム、連音、リスニング力、そして会話の流暢さが大幅に向上することが確認されています。IELTSスピーキング対策や自然な英語コミュニケーションを目指す方に特におすすめです。