1) there are a few types of reciprocity shared: generalizedreciprocity, balanced reciprocity, and negative reciprocity. Pleaseshare the definition of each of these types of reciprocity and thenshare how reciprocity works in the American culture? Do you everengage in it at home or in the workplace? Please provide an exampleof how you participate in reciprocity.
Generalize reciprocity:
usually is carried out among close kin and carries a high moralobligation.
Balanced reciprocity:
Involves greater social distance thangeneralized reciprocity and entails a clear obligation to return,within a reasonable time limit.
Negative reciprocity:
               Is the unsociable extreme in exchange.
2) So let's analyze giving a gift. There are definitely ruleswhen you want to give a gift to someone, say a friend, a parent, ora partner. One example might be that you need to give a gift thatis a appropriate in value. You don't want to give something tooexpensive or something too cheap. What are some of the other rulessurrounding giving a gift in our culture? How we learn what thoserules are, and what are some of the consequences of breakingthem?
