BRIBE OR GIFT?

When is it considered bribe and when it is seen as a gift.  Always have it in mind that people don't just go to other people with a nice parcel.  There is always something in mind, a wish,  a favor or request. Most people use the term gift even when they know it's a bribe... Some people has made countless mistakes offering something when making a request to some very principled individuals and ended up having their ads whipped and kicked. Some ended up in jail with their parcelled item standing as evidence against them. Nobody wants to call it "bribe" hence, it's called "gift." To my own understanding of these words,  bribe is when you offer something in exchange for a favour. You are not genuinely giving the person a valid reason why such request should be granted,  rather you try to blind reason with money, gift items and unwarranted services... Make no mistake that is bribe.... On the other hand,  when you give people reason why they should and need to grant your request,  and they agree to it without demanding some sort of payment,  fee or service in exchange,  and that request is met,  the parcel you offer to them after the favor is done can be considered a gift or appreciation. Why people often see these (gift and bribe)  as similar or the same is that both are given for a request. Giving the other earlier before the favor is called bribe, given the other after the favor is called gift. The one who gives after the favor is wetting the ground for the next favor that will be needed. Always bear it in mind, people just don't give gifts, there is always a request standing solidly behind it... So always know when your wrapped parcel can be considered a bribe OR a gift. Please don't tell them I told you (😁)  thanks for reading.