SPOTTING A TREND

TRENDS, NETWORKS, & CRITICAL THINKING IN THE 21ST CENTURY 12

SPOTTING A TREND

Trendspotting is seeking to overlook or foresee the situation of the future

in the present.

Trend is a continuous event that gives impact to the people and leaves a
particular effect. The following statements spot what trend is.
 A gradual change or development that produces a particular result that is known as a trend
is:
a. trend towards/to: “Devices are trending toward touch screen mobiles and laptops.
b. trend in: “The latest trends in social media is….”
c. an upward/downward trend: “Wars, famines, epidemics and so could cause reversals on the
downward trend in morality.”
d. follow a trend: “Everyone seems to be following the trend for planting indoor plants.”
e. buck the/a trend (not to be affected by a general trend): “Although industry profits were down,
MFG is expected to buck the trend and increase profits.
ACTIVITY

Directions: Explain the statements based on your understanding.

1. How can I intelligently spot, accept, or reject any emerging fad or
trend?
2. How powerful are created trends to convey the interest of people and
become enthusiastic to it?