If a hunter attempted to save, he would have to work constantly to feed everyone else who would be content to live off of his work. A hunter who refused to share would be thought of as selfish and would be disliked and ignored. Sharing is actually a food storage system because sharing with others earns the right to be repaid at some future time. For hunter-gatherers, the most efficient storage is in the honour of the other hunters who are aware of their obligation to share. Visiting involves talking about hunting, the weather, distributing food, gift-giving, and scandal.
Talk is carried on by two or three people at the same time.
Conversation is often a long argument. Bushmen argue about unfair sharing, selfishness in gift-giving, and the failure to offer good hospitality. Quickly, arguments can become more and more emotional, with the arguers accusing each other of many wrong doings. They get angry and then, suddenly, without either person seeming to give in, the fight is over. A few minutes later, the participants are chatting and laughing together.