MEH p 2. Article on how clothing may affect our behaviour

Write a blog post about how what people are wearing might affect the way they think, feel and behave.  Think about the different kinds of clothes people wear depending on the circumstances, i.e. smart clothes, casual clothes, a uniform, athleisure clothing, branded clothing, clothes that lift your mood...

 

Examples of a paragraph:

1.

Lift your mood

(1)_______ our mood impacts (2)________ what we choose to wear will not come (3)__________ a surprise. How many of us think about it the other (4)_________ round? What we wear could affect how we are feeling for the better (5)_________ worse. One of the best cures (6)_________ when you're feeling down is to wear that cosy, bright yellow jumper. More people than you might think are great believers (7)________ wearing bright colours to boost positivity. It seems simple, but why not (8)________ it a shot next time you're having a bad day? 

 

 

KEY

 

 

1. That

 

 

 

2. on 

 

 

 

3. as 

 

 

 

4. way 

 

 

 

5. or 

 

 

 

6. for 

 

 

 

7. in 

 

 

 

8. give 

 

 

2. 

Pack (1)____________ (MENTAL)

Have we really evolved that much away from our primal, (2)___________ (TRIBE) instincts? Visit any city centre at lunchtime on a Saturday and your answer will be (3)___________ (PROBABLE) not . The packs of (4)___________ (ROVE) teenagers are dressed in pseudo uniform of branded clothing, like Ray-Bans and Hype T-shirts. We (5)_____________ (CONSCIENCE) imitate the clothing of people we have regard for. A shared sense of style builds rapport and helps you to (6)___________ (INSTANT) feel part of a clique. Maybe it's (7)_____________ (PRESERVE), or maybe it's a hope that you will be (8)____________ (INFUSE) with the qualities you so admire.

 

 

KEY

 

 

1. mentality

 

 

 

2. tribal 

 

 

 

3. probably

 

 

 

4. roving 

 

roving /ˈrəʊvɪŋ/ travelling from one place to another and not staying anywhere permanently. Sp. itinerante, ambulante. E.g. a roving reporter for ABC news. Patrick's roving lifestyle takes him between London and Los Angeles.

 

rove: to travel around an area, especially a large one. Roam. E.g. We had TV reporters roving around the county looking for a story. 

 

 

 

5. unconsciously 

 

 

 

6. instantly 

 

 

 

7. self-preservation

self-preservation: the fact of protecting yourself in a dangerous or difficult situation. E.g. She was held back by some sense of self-preservation.  

 

 

 

8. infused 

infuse: to fill something or someone with a particular feeling or quality.E.g. be infused with something  Her books are infused with humour and wisdom. Her novels are infused with sadness.

 

 

Your turn...

Choose a type of clothing and write your paragraph