If a potential client hints that they will give you a sale if you give them a gift,you should most likely:
A) give the potential customer a gift
B) tell your sales manager you are giving the customer a gift in exchange for the sale
C) report this to your sales manager and ask for help turning the customer down
D) report the customer to the Better Business Bureau or other oversight group
E) refer the potential customer to another vendor who will participate in bribery

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Bribery is unethical and illegal in most cases. Reporting the potential customer to the Better Business Bureau or other oversight group is not necessary at this point, as no actual bribery has taken place. Giving the potential customer a gift could be perceived as bribery and might harm your reputation. The best choice is to report the situation to your sales manager and ask for help turning the customer down. Your sales manager can guide you towards a more appropriate response and might take further steps to protect the company's reputation.

If a Potential Client Hints That They Will Give You