Increase sympathy

Reciprocity

Tit for tat.

Hand-drawn blue gift box tied with a yellow ribbon bow.

How it works

People feel the need to return a favor when others have previously behaved generously or fairly toward them.

When to use it

Use the effect if you want to generate more sympathy for your brand so that your customers prefer you to the competition.

Online examples from practice

Generosity

Be generous and fair to your customers and they will reciprocate.

  • Offer a special service as additional motivation
  • Customers are happy when you waive their shipping costs
  • Include a small gift for your customers with a large order
Booking-page banner offering a free airport taxi for stays over 480 euro, with a yellow taxi and blue suitcase illustration, a close icon and a Mehr erfahren link.
booking.com
Huel website header with navigation and headline about free shipping and a gifted T-shirt, above four product cards showing black, red and white Huel packaging.
de.huel.com
Foodspring email with logo and a green banner showing a Protein Brownie pouch and a stack of brownies next to the word Gratis, with text below.

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