The gift- giving ritual may be broken down into stages. It is during the third stage, gestation, that the gift receiver adjusts bonds with the giver into a closer or more distant relationship according to the perceived quality of the gift.

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The gestation stage is when the giver considers what gift to give. The adjustment of bonds based on the gift's quality occurs during the reformulation stage.

The Gift- Giving Ritual May Be Broken Down into Stages