tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post8116317646530240846..comments2019-06-15T19:34:04.999-07:00Comments on Ideal Design: The power of reciprocationAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11773427681829386990noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-46111465960522872682013-02-01T14:23:40.345-07:002013-02-01T14:23:40.345-07:00That's an awesome example. I've done the ...That's an awesome example. I've done the same thing many times. <br /><br />On the outside, it looks foolish to give away donuts. Most people only want one or two donuts anyway. But Krispy Kreme knows the power of reciprocation. By giving the gift of a donut, they let you sample the product while simultaneously making you feel obligated to make a purchase. If you just wanted one or two donuts, it doesn't seem polite to buy less than you sampled. Thus, Krispy Kreme dramatically increases their average sale.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773427681829386990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-77622348630785165732013-02-01T14:14:21.948-07:002013-02-01T14:14:21.948-07:00Very true. Last night, I wanted ONE donut. I wen...Very true. Last night, I wanted ONE donut. I went to Krispy Kreme, and they gave me one fresh hot super delicious donut, as a sample. I bought a dozen....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420784696964045938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-7747504005959792102013-01-31T12:56:28.452-07:002013-01-31T12:56:28.452-07:00Joe, Yes, you may find that some people are just ...Joe, Yes, you may find that some people are just "moochers" and "ingrates" but the majority of people go to great lengths to ensure they are not labeled so. You may not get an immediate return on your kindness, but for most, the burden of reciprocal indebtedness builds up over time. Relief from this burden is often worth more than your initial gift.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773427681829386990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7118082334032942927.post-32371818750466520632013-01-31T11:44:24.049-07:002013-01-31T11:44:24.049-07:00It will also identify the unrepentant takers. It will also identify the unrepentant takers. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420784696964045938noreply@blogger.com