By giving and receiving gifts, people have an obligation…

By giving and receiving gifts, people have an obligation to repay, which can take different forms. If these social obligations didn't exist, Mauss suggests, there would be a state of war between families.

— from True North (Ethics, Integrity, Truth, Values)

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• Friends, Community & Society (Relationships/Community/Society)
• Communication & Conflict (Communication/Conflict)

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