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The Secret to Gift Giving

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How Does a Bad Gift Affect Your Relationships?

A bad gift or a gift from someone you don't particularly like leaves you with some obligation to reciprocate. Back in 1993, the economist Joel Walfogel published a famous paper called The Deadweight Loss of Christmas. There's been some work looking at how bad gifts carry more than just psychological costs.

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