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Needs vs Wants Scenarios

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  • Your dog is almost out of food. A new bag costs $98. Want or Need?
    Need
  • Your doctor prescribes you some thyroid medicine, it costs $11 at the pharmacy.
    Need
  • Harold buys a Vancouver Canucks jersey. Want or need?
    Want
  • You see a bag of Granola Kid at Stong's Market. Need or want?
    Want
  • All the lightbulbs in your house have burnt out! You go to RONA to buy more lightbulbs. Is this purchase a want or a need?
    Need
  • Andrea buys me a Canucks hat from Roger's Arena.
    Want
  • Emma is going to a gluten free bakery in Vancouver to get gluten free donuts. Want or need?
    Want
  • Grocery list: potatoes, carrots, oranges, chicken, hand soap.
    Need
  • Cold and flu season is here. I buy cold medicine and tissues. Want or need?
    Need
  • Emma and Anna get Baja fish tacos from Joey's. Need or want?
    Want
  • There is a game. It costs $12.57. Want or need?
    Want
  • You forgot your lunch at home and go to get a sandwich from the store. Want or need?
    Need
  • Emma and Lizzie want to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by going out for food. Need or want?
    want
  • My shopping list: artwork, joke book, April fool's pranks, Titanic hat. Wants or needs?
    Wants
  • Your jacket is too small and doesn't fit anymore. It is expected to snow next week. You buy a new jacket. Want or neet?
    Need
  • The forecast shows rain and snow starting tomorrow, but you only own flip flops! You go to the shoe store to buy a warm pair of rainboots
    Need
  • Time to pay your cell phone bill! Is this a want or a need?
    Need
  • It is Christmas. I buy Christmas food: ice cream, turkey, stuffing, and cookies. Want or need?
    While you do need food, some of those foods are wants
  • Your bank charges you $11 every month for your account. Is this fee a want or a need?
    Need
  • You're on vacation and did not book a hotel! A room for the night costs $78. Is this a want or a need?
    Need
  • You have a job that is a 30 minute bus ride away. You go to buy a monthly bus pass. Is this a want or a need?
    Need
  • Emma and Wayne have sleep apnea. They buy a CPAP machine even though it is expensive. Want or need?
    Need
  • It's a hot summer day and you're going to the beach! Your sunscreen is empty so you go to buy more - is it a want or a need?
    Need
  • Aaron went to the store. He saw a cool pair of shoes. He bought them. He has many other pairs of shoes. Want or need?
    Want
  • It is your best friends birthday! You find the perfect card for $4
    Want
  • Winter is here, but you only have a light blanket! You go to buy a nice warm blanket for your bed. Is this a want or a need?
    Need