Most people in western societies know that bribes are bad because it is a form of coercion and manipulation. (I did this for you therefore you must do that for me or you are bad!)
Yet situations are never this simple. Favors are often given in unbalanced relationships when one party sees a huge profit for himself if he forks out a small favor. This party tends to be the one who has less.
Less often is measured by what market demands and it is easy to see that a boss, a pretty gal and a young man having a lot to offer to a subordinate, not good looking guy and an old man.
(Given all things are equal as a pretty gal can have a bad attitude or a not good looking man have lots of other qualities)
Should a person accept a gift/favor from someone who has less/potentially have less?
The downside of not taking the gift might be perceived as arrogance.
2007-03-04 16:30:17 · 5 answers · asked by thinkpp 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
My thinking is that if a gift is offered, it should be with a clear understanding on both parties that there is nothing expected back from the donee to the donor. If that's the case, then I wouldn't call it a bribe at all.
2007-03-04 16:34:53 · answer #1 · answered by Jolly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
I think it is wrong if huge gifts are given to politicians.
2007-03-05 00:42:17 · answer #2 · answered by LUCY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HUH?
it is better to give than to receive.
God loveth a cheerful giver.
2007-03-05 00:33:23 · answer #3 · answered by winkcat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll tell you what I think if you pick me for the best answer.
2007-03-05 00:35:11 · answer #4 · answered by ADRRL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what did you do?
2007-03-05 00:34:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋