French Gift

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A gift or present is an item given to someone (who is not already the owner) without the expectation of payment or anything in return. Although gift-giving might involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is intended to be free. In many countries, the act of mutually exchanging money, goods, etc., may sustain social relationships and contribute to social cohesion. Economists have elaborated the economics of gift-giving into the notion of a gift economy. By extension, the term gift can refer to any item or act of service that makes the other happier or less sad, especially as a favor, including forgiveness and kindness. Gifts are often presented on occasions such as birthdays and holidays.

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Article title : Gift
"A gift or present is an item given to someone (who is not already the owner) without the expectation of payment or anything in return. Although gift-giving..."
Article title : The Gift (essay)
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Article title : Pylones
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Article title : White elephant gift exchange
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Article title : Gift economy
"return. Malinowski's debate with the French anthropologist Marcel Mauss quickly established the complexity of "gift exchange" and introduced a series of..."
Article title : Gift (2000 video game)
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Article title : Diplomatic gift
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