Which effect resulted from the Byzantine use of lavish gifts during diplomatic missions?

💡 Explanation

Byzantine diplomacy leveraged *reciprocity*, offering luxury items to establish rapport. This created a feeling of social obligation; therefore, key decisions favored Byzantium, rather than immediate material gain, because subtle influence was preferred.

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