Lily Works as a Supervisor in an Overseas Division of the American

Lily works as a supervisor in an overseas division of the American firm,COLOR Inc.In the country where she works,giving a gift is interpreted as the proper way to indicate one's gratitude toward and respect for the receiver.Lily has just received a gift from one of her suppliers and runs the risk of insulting the giver if she refuses to accept it.In the context of ethical behavior,which of the following would be the most appropriate step to be taken?

A) Lily should accept the gift and then present a gift of equal worth to the supplier.
B) Lily should carefully explain the reason for not accepting the gift.
C) Lily should cut off all future transactions with the supplier.
D) Lily should politely decline, but ultimately accept the gift if the giver persists.