Question

A 54-year-old businessman has been attending your clinic for years. He brings an expensive watch as a gift after you helped him through a recent illness. The value is far above anything you would usually receive. He insists that refusing it would offend him. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Politely decline the gift and explain that professional guidance discourages accepting significant gifts

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Accept the gift but do not tell anyone to avoid jealousy

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Accept the gift and reduce future consultation charges in return

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Accept the gift but ensure you treat him no differently

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Ask him to donate the watch to another member of staff instead

Practice question

A 54-year-old businessman has been attending your clinic for years. He brings an expensive watch as a gift after you helped him through a recent illness. The value is far above anything you would usually receive. He insists that refusing it would offend him. What is the most appropriate response?