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Hi, I've searched the forums but I haven't come across how to decline a gift professionally? I'm an account manager and one of my supplier's sent me a luxury accessory item as a thank you / holiday present. This goes against my company's policy; I can donate the item to someone less fortunate but I can't keep it. Does anyone have any ideas for how I can let the supplier know that I appreciate their thoughtfulness but in the future, I can't accept something so extravagant? should I tell them that I'm donating it and if so how do I say that without sounding rude?
Thank you!
You already got it right
I think you already got the right words.
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I appreciate your thoughtfulness and value our business realtionship very much.
Unfortunately, I can't accept gifts above ___XYZ___ value - as per our company policy.
Fortunately, our policy does allow me to donate any gifts I receive to charity.
Therefore, I hope that you are happy with my donating it to ____xyz ____ charity, where your gift will be doubly appreciated and useful. "
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Good Luck
TJPuccio
Thank you TJPuccio! I
Thank you TJPuccio! I appreciate your wording!