do you think that people are more likely to buy expensive items for their friends or for themselves?

It depends on various factors, including the social and economic circumstances of the individual. But broadly speaking, most people will buy expensive items if they can afford them. They will buy luxury items for friends on their wedding day or when they expect something in return.

It's not common in my country to buy expensive items like laptops, phones, homes, or cars for friends or family. I've seen videos on social media where people buy these things for themselves, which is surprising to me. As Turks, we believe in saving money for our future and don't tend to spend on expensive [...]