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Reciprocity Norm

A common social norm, reciprocity involves our obligation to return favors done by others.

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Kinds Of Expectations

  • Foreseeable expectations are those which we assume others will know based on our interpersonal relationship with them and feel offended when we see it is breached.
  • Reciprocity expectation is a hope that our favors and kind deeds towards someone are repaid by them.

‘Mr. Nice Guy’

‘Mr. Nice Guy’

This manipulator might be helpful and do a lot of favors for other people, but they have secret expectations and not meeting them makes you out to be ungrateful.

Exploiting the norms and expectations of reciprocity is one of the most common forms of manipulation. 

Day 59:

  • Follow the Talleyrand tactic: Nothing is as infuriating as a man who keeps his cool while others are losing theirs.
  • What is offered for free is dangerous-it usually involves either a trick or a hidden obligation.
  • By giving the appropriate gift, you put the recipient under obl...

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