Social Exchange Theory

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of an action

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The company offered a generous salary in return for her expertise.
• I'll help you with your project, and in return, you can give me a hand with mine.
• I'll cover your shift tonight, but in return, you owe me a favor.
• He gave her his heart, and in return, she broke it into a million pieces.

noun the state or quality of being mutual; mutual dependence or relationship

• The success of the partnership relies on the mutuality of interests between the two companies.
• Our friendship is built on a foundation of mutuality and respect.
• We're totally on the same wavelength, it's like a mutuality thing.
• In a world of give and take, mutuality is the key to maintaining balance.