Favours were traded here in large quantity. This Bartholomew Fair, which began in 1133, remained an important economic and social function for centuries. To what might the trading of favours be compared in today's world? Please answer in no more than 3 sentences. Promise to use the phrase "in a manner of speaking" once.
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In a manner of speaking, the trading of favours at Bartholomew Fair can be likened to the networking and exchange of services in modern professional platforms like LinkedIn. These platforms facilitate mutual benefits and cooperation among users, much like the fair did in its time.
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