Gift
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| - | A '''gift''' or a '''present''' is an object given without the expectation of payment. Although gift-giving might involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is meant to be free. In many human societies, the act of mutually exchanging [[money]], [[property|goods]], etc. may contribute to social cohesion. Economists have elaborated the [[economics]] of gift-giving into the notion of a [[gift economy]]. By extension the term ''gift'' can refer to anything that makes the other [[happiness|happier]] or less sad, especially as a favour, including [[forgiveness]] and [[kindness]][3]. | + | A '''gift''' or a '''present''' is an object given without the expectation of payment. Although gift-giving might involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is meant to be free. In many human societies, the act of mutually exchanging [[money]], [[property|goods]], etc. may contribute to social cohesion. Economists have elaborated the [[economics]] of gift-giving into the notion of a [[gift economy]]. By extension the term ''gift'' can refer to anything that makes the other [[happiness|happier]] or less sad, especially as a favour, including [[forgiveness]] and [[kindness]][. |
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A gift or a present is an object given without the expectation of payment. Although gift-giving might involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is meant to be free. In many human societies, the act of mutually exchanging money, goods, etc. may contribute to social cohesion. Economists have elaborated the economics of gift-giving into the notion of a gift economy. By extension the term gift can refer to anything that makes the other happier or less sad, especially as a favour, including forgiveness and kindness[.
See also
- Alms
- Altruism
- Atonement
- Charity (practice)
- Debt relief
- Gift economy
- Gift (law)
- Gift tax
- Gift wrapping
- Giving Circles
- Green Gifting
- Random act of kindness
- Red packet
- Regiving
- Xenia (Greek)
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