shoppingmentality
nounUK /ˈʃɒpɪŋ mɛnˈtælɪti/
US /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ mɛnˈtæləti/
The way a person thinks and feels when they go to buy things.
Her shopping mentality made her compare prices at every store before choosing.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A group's shared way of thinking about shopping and spending.
The town's shopping mentality shifted toward local markets.
3. A focus on buying things as a main activity or interest.
His shopping mentality meant weekends were spent at the mall.
4. The attitude a store or brand encourages in its customers.
The sale created a shopping mentality that boosted weekend sales.