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A trend is a line of general direction of
movement, a prevaling tendency of inclination, a style or
preference, a line of development, or the general movement over
time of a statistically detectable change . [1] In a
few words, "trend" is a synonym to "tendency".
A fad is a practice or interest followed for a
time with exaggerated zeal. [2] The
nature of fad is individual. It could be called as
an individual/individual society's over interest in some thing
which is considered to have consist of some virtue i.e fad diet,
exercise etc. The benefit of something considered as fad may not
have been scientifically verified or it may lack the rational
proof. During anciet times several food items were considered as
super food and were consumed by the rich and famous i.e chokolate
in Belgium and Somrus in India, even today there are several food
and beverages are availabel which may be classified as fad for
example detox food, fortified pulses.
A craze is a product, idea, cultural
movement,propencity or model that gains popularity among a small
section of the populace then quickly migrates to the mainstream. Crazes are
characterized by their lightning fast adoption and swift departure
from public awareness. Being of temporary nature is one of the
major characteristics of craze. Crazes and fads are also
characterized by their unusually high interest and sales figures
relative to the time they are active in the marketplace, as
compared with other similar products, ideas, cultural movements or
models.
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