Question

Where did you see advertising/marketing today before school?
Did any ad influence a decision you made?

Answer 1

Here are common places students see advertising before school:
- Phone apps/social media (TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat)
- YouTube or other streaming videos
- TV in the background at home
- Radio in the car or on a commute
- Billboards or bus-stop posters on the way to school
- Storefront windows or vending machines near school
- Product packaging at breakfast (cereal boxes, drink labels)
- Clothing/logos people wear
- School flyers, club posters, or announcements
- Text messages, emails, or push notifications

Sample short answers you can use or adapt:

1) Yes — influenced a decision:
"I saw a TikTok ad for a new energy drink before school and decided to buy one at the corner store because the ad made it look refreshing and on sale."

2) No — not influenced:
"I saw a billboard for a fast-food breakfast on my way to school, but it didn’t change my plans — I still ate breakfast at home."

Tips for answering:
- Be specific about where you saw the ad and what it was for.
- Say exactly what decision it influenced (buying, trying, opening an app, changing route, etc.).
- Explain why the ad convinced you (price, celebrity, design, convenience) or why it didn’t (not relevant, prefer something else).
- If you want, note whether you later regretted or stuck with the decision.

Want me to write a one- or two-sentence reply you can hand in? Tell me what ad you saw.