Refusing a gift in Chinese Culture?
My job is complicated but I essentially do consulting work. One of my largest clients is a company based in China working its way into the US market. A few months ago they started a raffle for US employees and contractors. Anyone that completed the training we ask our customers to go through was entered in a raffle for a number of prizes. I won the Apple Watch. I’m grateful for it, but have no use for one. My initial reaction was to say that you, but please give it to a worker in a support position that is a big help to me. But I am concerned how that statement would read with a Chinese person. My primary contact (VP) in the company is from China, as is the US president and most leadership.