When I bake something sweet or make something different for dinner, I always give some to my neighbor. She does not give anything back to me right away. However, I know that when she bakes or cooks something, she is also going to share it with me. The value spent on ingredients, the amount, or the taste varies each time. This is an example of generalized reciprocity.
My favorite Professor and I go out to lunch all the time. We take turns paying the bill, which is always between $25-$30. This is an example of balanced reciprocity.
During my biannual yard sale I always try to make most money out of my items, while the costumers try to spend as little as possible. There is always a lot of hard bargaining. This is an example of negative reciprocity.
My favorite Professor and I go out to lunch all the time. We take turns paying the bill, which is always between $25-$30. This is an example of balanced reciprocity.
During my biannual yard sale I always try to make most money out of my items, while the costumers try to spend as little as possible. There is always a lot of hard bargaining. This is an example of negative reciprocity.