Which would you rather spend your money on an outing with friends or a pair of expensive shoes? It is my opinion that spending money on experiences brings greater happiness.
你愿意把钱花在和朋友出游上，还是一双昂贵的鞋子上？我认为把钱花在体验上会带来更大的快乐。
My first reason is that experiences make us different as we grow. We are not the result of the things we've bought. Instead, we are the result of everything we've seen and done. For example, getting expensive clothes didn't change me as a person, but the camping trip last summer certainly did. It made me more independent.
我的第一个原因是，随着我们的成长，经历使我们变得不同。不是购物造就了我们，相反，是我们所看到和所做的一切造就了我们。例如，买昂贵的衣服并没有改变我，但去年夏天的露营旅行确实改变了我。这让我更加独立。
In addition, I prefer experiences because they bring people together. Sharing a new experience develops stronger relationships and creates long-lasting memories. Three years ago I met some teenagers on a study trip and now I am still in touch with them, but I hardly remember what I bought during the trip.
此外，我更喜欢体验是因为它们把人们聚集在一起。分享新的经历可以发展更牢固的关系，营造持久的记忆。三年前，我在一次学习旅行中遇到了一些青少年，现在我仍然与他们保持联系，但我几乎不记得我在旅行中买了什么。
My final point is that, although some people say it is a great joy to own things, I think using the things you own is more pleasant. For example, I spend most of my spare money on new parts for my old mountain bike, but I love the experience of cycling, not owning bike parts!
最后一点理由是，尽管有些人说拥有物品是一种巨大的快乐，但我认为使用你拥有的物品更令人愉快。例如，我把大部分零用钱花在了我的旧山地自行车的新零件上，但我喜欢骑自行车的体验，而不是拥有自行车零件！
To sum up, experiences make us who we are and develop stronger relationships. So next time before you pay for something, give it some serious thought. Ask yourself, "Which will I spend my money on, an outing or a pair of shoes?"
总之，经历造就了我们，并发展了更牢固的关系。所以下次在你花钱购物之前，要认真考虑一下。问问自己：“我会把钱花在哪里，一次郊游还是一双鞋？”
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