Gifts should never replace the basics of good business practices and etiquette.They are a supplement to,not a substitute for,a sound business proposition.Of course,a gift should never take on the appearance of a bribe,even in countries where such practices are commonplace.A gift is just that-a freely given token that shows appreciation or respect.A bribe-well,that is part of the mandatory cost of doing business in some places in the world. Gifts should never replace the basics of good business practices and etiquette. They are a supplement to, not a substitute for, a sound business proposition. Of course, a gift should never take on the appearance of a bribe, even in countries where such practices are commonplace. A gift is just that—a freely given token that shows appreciation or respect. A bribe—well, that is part of the mandatory cost of doing business in some places in the world