Do you think it's wrong to compensate friends who help you move with pizza, booze, money, or other rewards?

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It’s never “wrong” to thank someone for their help by offering a token gift, but I’d never make it money. That, I think, is crass, and chances are the person would be embarrassed rather than insulted.

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