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Reciprocity: Give to Receive

Reciprocity: Give to Receive

People feel obliged to repay others who have done them a favor.

Offer value without expecting anything in return to initiate the principle of reciprocity.

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Cialdini breaks down the art of persuasion into six principles: reciprocity, commitment and consistency, social proof, authority, liking, and scarcity.

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