Gift

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A gift or present is the transfer of something valuable without the expectation of receiving something in return. It can be used to fabricate, create and recreate a connection in a social network. A gift ..

  • can generate, fabricate, create a new connection in a social network
  • can recreate and renew an existing connection in a social network
  • is like an investment in a relationship or friendship

Exchange of gifts is a natural part of a relationship or friendship, which consists of mutual sacrifices and gifts to express mutual affection. Gifts represent the existence of a relationship.

A sacrifice is a gift to the group or community.