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A member of the public offers you a 'gift' of a small bottle of local wine as a token of appreciation for your efficiency during their border crossing. What is the MOST appropriate response?
CBSA officers are bound by strict ethical guidelines that typically prohibit accepting gifts, even small tokens, to avoid any perception of undue influence or i
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Question: A member of the public offers you a 'gift' of a small bottle of local wine as a token of appreciation for your efficiency during their border crossing. What is the MOST appropriate response?
Answer options: ✅ Politely decline the gift and remind the individual of CBSA's ethical guidelines regarding gifts.
- Accept the gift, but declare it to your supervisor immediately.
- Accept the gift, as it is a small token and not of high value.
- Suggest they donate the wine to a charity instead.
Correct answer: Politely decline the gift and remind the individual of CBSA's ethical guidelines regarding gifts.
Explanation: CBSA officers are bound by strict ethical guidelines that typically prohibit accepting gifts, even small tokens, to avoid any perception of undue influence or impropriety. Declining and explaining the policy is the appropriate response.
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