Always go to other peoples' funerals otherwise they won't go to yours.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Social reciprocity suggests attending funerals ensures you get attendance later.
- In plain terms
- Go to funerals so others come to yours.
- What can you take from it?
- Participation in rituals builds social support.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you attend events?
- Do you expect returns?
Another view
True support does not depend on transactional attendance.
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