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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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本課的詞彙與口語要點
這節 B2 級別的口語課以影片“Why Small Luxuries Thrive During Recessions”為素材。 影片中反覆出現的詞有：lipstick, effect, economic, luxury, items。 這段影片共有 31 個句子、476 個單詞可供跟讀。 講話部分時長為 2:58。 說話人語速自然，每分鐘約 160 個詞，接近日常對話。 只有 80% 的單詞屬於英語最常用的 3,000 詞，詞彙難度較高。
影片中的重點詞彙
影片中最難的 15 個單詞，附發音和釋義：
| 單詞 | 發音 | 釋義 |
|---|---|---|
| lipstick 名詞 | /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/ | 唇膏, 口紅 /口紅 |
| downturn 名詞 | /ˈdaʊntɜːn/ | 衰退, 下降 |
| normalcy 名詞 | /ˈnɔɹməlsi/ | 正常, 常態 /常態 |
| recession 名詞 | /ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/ | 衰退, 退去 |
| economist 名詞 | /iˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/ | 經濟學家 /經濟學家 |
| drawback 名詞 | /ˈdɹɔˌbæk/ | 缺點 /缺點 |
| overspend 名詞 | 超支 | |
| indulge 動詞 | /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/ | 屈服 |
| cosmetics 名詞 | /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪks/ | 化妝品 /化妝品 |
| predictable 形容詞 | /pɹəˈdɪktəbləl/ | 可預見的 /可預見的, 可預言的 /可預言的 |
| indicator 名詞 | /ˈɪn.dɪˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ | 指示符 |
| financially 副詞 | 財政上地 /財政上地 | |
| quarterly 形容詞 | 每季的 | |
| subscribe 動詞 | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | 簽署 /簽署 |
| enhance 動詞 | /ɪnˈhæns/ | 改善 |
影片中出現的短語動詞
| 單詞 | 釋義 |
|---|---|
| give up 動詞 | 投案, 自首 |
需要注意的發音
說話人用了 4 次縮略和弱讀形式，例如 aren't, can't, they're。請按聽到的簡短形式來說。
- “sh” 和 “zh” 音: recession /ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/, shaw /ʃɔ/
- 長單詞——注意重音位置: economist /iˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/, predictable /pɹəˈdɪktəbləl/, indicator /ˈɪn.dɪˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/, altogether /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/
中文母語者容易讀錯的音：
- /v/ — 不要讀成 /w/，上齒輕觸下唇: observe /əbˈzɜːv/, dive /daɪv/
- 詞尾子音 — 要讀清楚，後面不要加母音: lipstick /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/, indulgence /ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/, economist /iˈkɑ.nə.mɪst/, drawback /ˈdɹɔˌbæk/, splurge /splɝd͡ʒ/
- /r/ 和 /l/ 的區別: normalcy /ˈnɔɹməlsi/, predictable /pɹəˈdɪktəbləl/
如何用這段影片練習
- 先完整聽一遍影片，不要開口，記下不認識的單詞。
- 先用 0.75 倍速逐句跟讀，熟練之後再回到正常速度。
- 錄下自己的聲音並與原聲對比，特別注意 lipstick, downturn, normalcy 這類單詞。
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