Financial Dealings with Kin: Implications in Nepalese Society

Relationships form the cornerstone of societal structures, fostering trust, mutual respect, and occasionally, implicit exchanges. Within Nepalese society, where familial and social bonds often intersect with professional interactions, the phenomenon of "friendship encashment" presents a complex and multifaceted dynamic. The term "encashment," typically referring to the conversion of an asset into material value, applied to friendships elicits consideration of how relationships may be leveraged for personal gain. This analysis explores various aspects of Nepalese culture, human behavior, and business practices, while elucidating the role of family, friends, and relatives in such exchanges. Conceptual Framework of Friendship Encashment Fundamentally, friendship encashment denotes the utilization of a relationship, often based on trust, for personal advantage, whether financial, social, or professional. In contemporary parlance, it resembles "networking" with...