According to symbolic interactionists, what is the point of conspicuous consumption?

a. to communicate social standing
b. to deflect attention from purchases
c. to make sensible purchases
d. to deemphasize social standing


a. to communicate social standing

@ According to symbolic interactionists, to communicate social standing is the point of conspicuous consumption.

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