Linda received a birthday gift from one of her acquaintances and Linda now feels compelled to give her acquaintance a birthday gift in return. This example best illustrates the norm of _________.

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The norm of reciprocity is the social expectation that when someone gives us something, we should give them something in return. In this case, Linda feels obligated to give a gift to her acquaintance because she received one from them.

Linda Received a Birthday Gift from One of Her Acquaintances