Question

Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Layla: While it’s true that spending has gone up, I don't think that the true meaning of the holidays is lost because I know I like to shop for my family so they know I am thinking of them.

Margot: I agree that holiday spending has gone up, and spending is out of control but I have done things like spend time with the people I love so they know I am thinking of them.

Fact: Holiday spending has gone up.

Which factor explains how Margot and Layla interpreted the same fact differently?

(1 point)

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The factor that explains how Margot and Layla interpreted the same fact differently is their personal attitudes and perspectives towards holiday spending and showing love to their families. Layla sees shopping as a way to show her family she is thinking of them, while Margot values spending time with loved ones over excessive gift giving. Their individual beliefs and values influence how they interpret the increase in holiday spending.