The situation: you saved a person from something bad. then that person would thank you. later on, he would probably give you a reward, for example money.
is it really right to accept the reward or just to politely refuse it? i mean that it is not just a reward. it could also be a form of gratitude to you for your heroic action.
2007-12-14 04:19:32 · 7 answers · asked by Carlo D 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It is not rude to accept a reward, however it would be much more commendable to ask the gift-giver to instead donate the reward to a charity of your choosing. If there is a charity in some way related to your heroic deed, that would be a perfect option.
2007-12-14 04:32:59 · answer #1 · answered by vanessa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I chose to help someone in need, it would be from a sense of responsibility, not for the reward. I wouldn't feel comfortable taking money after that. I'd try my best to refuse the reward, and convince them that their thanks is enough.
I suppose it depends on the situation, though. For example, if I found a briefcase full of money, and the owner offered me a small reward for its return, I would accept it. But if I was returning someone's beloved lost pet, I could never accept a reward for that.
2007-12-14 12:56:22 · answer #2 · answered by Heidi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should not expect or accept the award. Rather, suggest he make a donation to a charity in your name.
2007-12-14 12:49:22 · answer #3 · answered by shirl a 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I saved a life, let's just say, Donald Trump, and he decides to "reward" me with $1,000,000 or stocks in his corporation,
would you think that I would turn it down? heck, NO!!!!
2007-12-14 12:48:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's rude not at accept a gift of anything to anyone however you can say i love the thought of this jester it is great would you mind if i donated it to someone who is less fortanite them myself if you do then please take your gift back. what i did was for myself i have my reward!
or jsut take the gift and say thanks again this wasn't nessarry!
2007-12-14 12:24:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
accept it, not many do get rewarded for their deeds and its how gratitude is shown.
2007-12-14 12:34:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would politely decline the money and just say that the fact they were well is thanks enough.
2007-12-14 12:33:05 · answer #7 · answered by Bears Mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋