How important is it to go on holiday every year?
It's not important to go on holiday like a big trip for three weeks. But it's important to take breaks and to do different things. If you do the same thing every day, every week, you'll go crazy. So if a holiday is the thing that makes you do something different, then holidays are important.
Some people say we don't spend enough time talking to each other these days. What do you think?
I think it's not true. You see people on the train all staring at their phones and you think 'oh my god!' But actually people are as social as ever. They meet friends, they travel together, they eat together. It's just on the surface that things look different.
SHOPPING
Some people say there will be no need for shops in the future because we'll buy everything online. What do you think?
Online shopping is getting more popular but there's a limit to what people will buy online. Books, DVDs, electronics - those are things you can read about online and buy. But clothes and things you have to touch and feel - people will always want to see them in a shop first, maybe try them on.
Do you think it's true that we buy a lot of things we don't really need these days?
I'm someone who tries to think about things before I buy, maybe take a couple of weeks to see if I really need it. But most people aren't like that - they just spend the money without thinking. So, sadly, yes it's true. We're just shoppers now.
Do you think that out of town shopping centres are a good idea?
Yes and no. Of course it's very convenient and they are really big so they have everything. But it's a shame to lose the local shops and the variety of shops is much less than it used to be because the out of town shopping malls have killed so many smaller shops. I'd like to see more local shops, but I often go to the out of town shops so I'm not really helping.
Is it better to go shopping with friends or alone?
For me, alone, because shopping is stressful and I just want to get in and out of the shop. But going with friends is good when you buy clothes because you need an honest opinion.
Some people say that shopping ins a leisure activity nowadays. What do you think?
Yes, it's true in many ways. Shops are designed to be a fun event, not just for buying things. You can have a drink, sit down on comfy sofas, browse for a long time. I know a lot of young people go to the mall the way I used to go to the park. They stay there the whole day. So yes, for some people it's a hobby.
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Do you think that advertising encourages people to spend too much money?
Yes of course! They really know how to get into people's heads and they are experts in making us spend more money. But I think we have to take responsibility, too. Just because we see something shiny doesn't mean we should buy it!
TV AND FILMS
Is watching TV the best way for people to spend their free time?
People know what they want and if they want to watch TV that's okay with me. I think there are better things to do, but sometimes you need some easy, relaxing time and that's where TV is great.
What kind of TV programmes do you like best?
I really like BBC documentaries about animals. How do they get so close to the animals? It's always fascinating and the quality of the show is so high. It looks great on my big TV.
Some people have more than one television in their home. Do you think this is a good idea?
I don't like telling people what to do. Maybe they have one television in the living room and one in the bedroom. If they like falling asleep with the TV on, what's the problem? Maybe it's a problem to have two TVs if it stops people from hanging out in the same room. Maybe in that situation you talk with your family less.
Do you think children generally watch too much television in your country?
It's hard to say how much is good and how much is bad. If the parents are happy with how much TV the children watch then it's okay. The problem is when parents are too tired or busy to talk to their children and they turn the TV on. Television is not a parent!
Is television the best way of following the news in the world?
Definitely not! TV stations are owned by rich men who want you to think a certain way. They choose the news we see. The internet is better, but you have to look at a few different sites to get a balanced view of events.
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