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/^t/The first group includes substitutioners, as they try to substitute any kind of nervousness with something else. A good example of the substitutioner is a white-collar worker. The person's job is sedentary and stressful. It may be ungratifying due to low salaries or lack of chances of promotion. Day in and day out the person fears the possibility of being fired because of somebody else's replacement. Thus, when the time to reduce stress comes, the choices are: alcohol, sex, sports, or candy to mention a few. Unlike alcohol, sex and sports, candy is the cheapest choice. The shops' shelves in supermarkets are full of various kinds of candy, whether domestic or foreign, that are easy to reach for them in order to feel better. The more stressed a person is, the more candy is consumed. All the irresistible and mouth watering commercials on TV enhance the desire for something sweet and tasty. Thrillers and perilous scenes also tend to increase the frequency and amount of candy being eaten.