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__________________________________________. In Southeast Asia, for example, climate and lifestyle factors mean that people spend much more time in shopping malls than Europeans do, who might go…

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__________________________________________. In Southeast Asia, for example, climate and lifestyle factors mean that people spend much more time in shopping malls than Europeans do, who might go shopping once a fortnight. Then there are gender variations in the way we shop. As descendants of hunter-gatherers, accumulating is in our blood, but how you go about it depends on whether you are male or female.
  1. By and large, people enjoy shopping and comparing brands and prices.
  2. Retail stores constantly offer promotional discounts to entice shoppers.
  3. When it comes to shopping, men hunt, and women gather.
  4. Culture plays an important role in shaping the shopping experience.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - Culture plays an important role in shaping the shopping experience.
The paragraph gives a cultural/regional example (Southeast Asia vs Europe) and then 'gender variations', so the opener must introduce cultural influence on shopping; 'men hunt, and women gather' belongs with the later gender point.

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