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Sustainable Minimalists

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The Importance of Gift Giving

Historically, giving gifts to strangers was used as a way to enforce the social good. The giver wants love and concern and here's the big one, human connection. This is found among all primates, right? We want to be liked. We want to connect with others. Let's have this fundamental desire met by giving gifts. Giving gifts is a great way to show how likable we are.

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