Last week, your roommate washed your dirty mug along with his dishes. Yesterday, he left you exactly one dirty glass of his to wash along with a mildly passive-aggressive note explaining why this was fair. This is an example of:

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This is an example of balanced reciprocity, where both parties exchange goods or services of roughly equal value. In this case, your roommate washed your mug (a service) and in return, he left you one dirty glass to wash (a good). This exchange was deemed fair by both parties as they both received and gave something of equal value.

Last Week, Your Roommate Washed Your Dirty Mug Along with His