Age

Young middle aged and old people all have different tastes and wants.  Just because young people like something does not mean that old people will have as well.

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Gender

Men and women do not have the same likes and dislikes.

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Social class

Different social classes will have varying demand for all products.  The following classes can be identified:

A - Higher managerial or professional, e.g., doctors, lawyers.

B - Middle managerial or professional, e.g., teachers, bank managers.

C1 - Supervisory and junior management, e.g., bank clerks, nurses.

C2 - Skilled manual workers, e.g., electricians, plumbers.

D - Semi and unskilled worker, e.g., labourers.

E - Pensioner, lowest paid workers or unemployed.

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Income

If you earn more money you will be able to buy more expensive products.

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Area

People in different areas of the country have different tastes.

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Ethnic, cultural and religious groups

Different  groups have different tastes and desires.

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Occupation

Some goods or services are aimed at particular groups of workers.

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