Sneak Preview: When Is a Fact Not a Fact
April 26th, 2009
One of the challenges with studying consumer behaviour is that the behaviour itself is incontrovertible, but the interpretation of that behaviour is often much more open to debate: what caused what? What can be inferred from what happened
Recently, when I casually commented on a reported change in consumer behaviour, the person I was speaking to got quite indignant.
You can read about what happened and what I learned in the process here (it’s a sneak preview of one of the articles that will be in my next Mindshop! e-Zine, out tomorrow).
And linking to it here gives those who do read it a chance to comment if they would like to – I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Philip Graves
Looking forward to the ezine.
Bob Kaufer
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Great article. It’s amazing how people get emotionally involved in this stuff!
I’ll wait by my emailbox for your e-Zine!
JJ Jalopy.
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It’s always the interpretation that causes the problems. I liked the article. It was a great look into how people get emotionally involved with things and how it biases their views.
Steve Chambers, The Sales Expert
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People get emotionally attached to the oddest things.
Christian Haller
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I’s a “fact” when people get emotionally attached to an idea…..regardless if they are right or not.
Don Shepherd
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Sometimes influencing someone to change their mind about a market trend can be as difficult as changing the direction of a large ship. Momentum carries them off course before they can get the thing turned around.
Pat
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Great article.
I guess it’s human nature to let your emotions get involved.
Lynn Lane
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I guess that’s why the police always try and find multiple witnesses to a car wreck or crime. While the facts don’t change, people’s perceptions vary greatly.
Interesting post!
Pam
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Great approach to your topic…
SunnyMarie
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Im inclined to agree..the sub concious operates from a
‘keep it safe
‘ point of view and when confronted with a threat to that safety, will react. In this day and age it’s not that saber tooth tiger sparking fight or flight its the economy.
Thanks
JCJC
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Hi Phil,
Amazing thing the human mind! And i get more fascinated by the day! You have great insight into whats makes us tick
Looking forward to the next installment
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Philip, It is too bad some people cannot look at issues that effect their business without reacting emotionally.
There was an interesting study done on wine purchases at restaurants. When the expensive wine was put at the top instead of the usual bottom placement, the average wine sale went way up. Mark
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this shows why businesses always need to be split testing everything…
Seize the Day,
Rob
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Brilliant article, and great ezine. Very infightful and as afsvinating as your blog.
All the best,
Yann
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I do get attached to ideas. You always have great information.
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The ezine will be a welcome addition!!
Thanks
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