A vendor I work with regularly offered me a pretty significant gift. It doesn't feel right to accept, but I don't want to damage the relationship. What would you do?

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Can you accept it. Is it within the scope of company policy? This is a question you may want to consult your employer handbook. Mine says nothing about gifts or grants. But does say we cant take political contributions so i just dont take anything. And lord knows ive been offered some nice “gifts”. I just dont want to be fired or worse prosecuted. Talk to your up line and see what they say. It might not be a big deal.

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While gifts may seem great, there could potentially be an ulterior motive. I would politely decline the offer, and explain that I could get in trouble for accepting a gift exceeding a certain monetary amount.

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I think you already know what to do. If it doesnt feel right then you already know it isnt right to accept the “gift”. 😂 Believe me, there are worst ways to damage a relationship, and politely declining a gift isnt even in the list of top 10.👍

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Check your organizations ethics codes and policies. There are usually state and local laws with gift value limits and/or outright bans. But probably best to trust your gut and decline to avoid even the appearance of a bribe.

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My openion dont accept them.

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