The authors indicate that people value gift-giving because they feel it

Functions as a form of self-expression

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Is an inexpensive way to show appreciation

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Requires the gift-recipient to reciprocate

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Can serve to strengthen a relationship

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D Can serve to strengthen a relationship
The author explains the trend of gift-giving on the occasion of holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduations and baby showers. People value gift-giving because it offers a powerful means to build stronger bonds with one's closest peers.
The answer lies in line 12-13.
Thus, option D is the correct answer as gift-giving serves to strengthen a relationship.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

A team has ₹ 420 to buy some gifts. Each gift costs ₹ 70. How many gifts can they buy?

At an annual function of a school, each student gives gift to every other student. If the number of gifts is 1980 find the number of students.

at an annual function, each student gives gift to every other student. if no. of gifts is 1980. find no. of students

Join BYJU'S Learning Program