Thank you for your participation at this research project of Politecnico di Milano University. The research aim is to understand what are the consumers' needs and expectations about new technologies. We would be very grateful if you can dedicate us 10 minutes of your time to answer this questionnaire.

Your answers will be completely anonymous and collected ONLY for research purposes. There are not right or wrong answers. We thank you in advance for your collaboration. If you have any question about the survey, please contact us at debora.bettiga@polimi.it

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Please rate how much you personally agree or disagree with these statements. Select the option that better represents how you feel or think personally (1- Strongly disagree; 7 – Strongly Agree)

  Strongly disagree Disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Agree Strongly agree
I think shopping is a chore.
I like to finish my shopping as quickly as possible and get out of the store.
I enjoy shopping
When I see a product somewhat different from the usual, I check it out
I am often among the first people to try a new product
I like to try new and different things
I will not give up high quality for a lower price.
I always buy the best.
It is important to me to buy high quality products
I am somewhat of an expert when it comes to shopping.
People think of me as a good source of shopping information.
I enjoy giving people tips on shopping
If I use the same brands over and over again, I get tired of them.
I buy different brands to get some variety.

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  Strongly disagree Disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Agree Strongly agree
It bothers me if other people disapprove of my choices.
It is important to me to fit in.
My behavior often depends on how I feel others wish me to behave.
I prefer one brand of most products I buy.
I am willing to make an effort to search for my favorite brand.
Usually, I care a lot about which particular brand I buy
Most days, I have no time to relax.
I always seem to be in a hurry.
I never seem to have enough time for the things I want to do
Thinking is not my idea of fun.
I like tasks that don't require much thinking once I have learned them.
I only think as hard as I have to.

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  Strongly disagree Disagree Somewhat disagree Neutral Somewhat agree Agree Strongly agree
I often think of the things I buy and do in terms of how I can use them to shape a more unusual personal image
I am often on the lookout for new products or brands that will add to my personal uniqueness
I actively seek to develop my personal uniqueness by buying special products or brands.
Buying and using products that are interesting and unusual assists me in establishing a distinctive image
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