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We talked about the order, and then he asked me for the favor.
He says he’s very very close to getting a massive construction contract with the local government.

He just needs to convince the decision maker that his company is the best one for the job.
So, he wants two things from me;
first he wants me to ask my brother‐in‐law to support the application, and he also told me
there is this marketing fund which a few other people have contributed to, and it is this money
that will help clinch the deal.

I didn’t want to say no immediately, he is my third biggest customer.
But the marketing fund? It just didn’t feel right.
Now he said that the money would be for the head of planning, to help him make the right decision.
He said he’d be ever so grateful if I could help.
I felt really awkward especially involving my brother‐in‐law.

Ultimately I was being asked to contribute to a bribe.
I know these things happen, but I pride myself from working ethically and within the law.

It’s not the first time I’ve been tempted, but I couldn't look my husband or my parents nearly
knowing that I’ve done this.