What would make you refuse to accept a lot of money offered to you?

It is against my conscience to accept big amount of money from people who seek to get my favor for a tendered project. This is tantamount to corruption if I accept such inducement. Though temptation is great but truth is strong, and it will prevail, there is no power on earth more overpowering than honesty. I might be rich instantly if I receive such kind of money but who is going to answer for me when I am caught in the court of law for allowing myself to be involved in a corrupted deal. I would not want to think of the implications of being a corrupted person that will tarnish my name and that of my children forever.

I will refuse to accept money if, the money offered to me will cause some future harm to me or my family then i will surely deny. Once i was offered money by my uncle in exchange of signature in a blank paper. When i asked why you are taking my signature he answered me that i is for some legal proof. But i refused because this one signature can ruin my life.

Depends if there was a catch my friend, which most if not all of the time there is! I don't know about a lot of money but my friends usually offer to pay for me to go to the retreat, I know they are friends but I won't accept it, because it means that the holiday is paid for and I am restricted what I do, and I feel obliged to spend all my time with them or do whatever they want to do and I am far too independent for that. No one in life gives you money for nothing, so I would ask what the catch is first and I would be deeply suspicious and wary if anyone did offer it to me!

What would make you refuse to accept a lot of money offered to you?-- I would decline it if it is a fact that this person offering me is not my immediate family and if I do not have a complete legal right over it.

One time when I was working as a waitress, a customer wanted to give me a $20 tip which I refused because he was drunk. I did accept a $5 tip instead. I thought that when he got sober he might really need that $20, which is why I didn't take it. In hindsight, I would've taken it. After all, it was a casino coffee shop where I was working.

I have not had any such offers. I would refuse any offer that was illegal, immoral or hurtful although I am sure I would be tempted. My conscience has always spoken to me loud and clear ever since I was a child so I would think twice before doing something that would disturb it!

Yes Bala, on more than one occassion. A rather large sum at it too, for diverting a business away. The baiting would not stop till I virtually had to threaten the person.

Yes I have. On more than one occasion to. There've been times when I've been offered kick-backs for making certain business deals happen and I've always refused to take them. I refuse to PAY any amount of money as a kick-back or baksheesh as well. I'm not prepared to sacrifice my own moral or ethical beliefs just for the sake of a deal or for money. I'll pay or accept commissions to or from someone for making a deal happen if it's an open transaction, but never bribes that are hidden or under the table.

I have never been offered alot of money. I do not think I would refuse it if there are no stipulations though. My family and I could really use it and we would be very greatful for it also.

If the source is questionnable or not legitimate or is dirty money, I'll not accept it. Or why would I receive a big amount? Depends on the reason. If it's for me to do something illegal, or a crime, there's no way. I still believe in clean, honest money. Sometimes, people can be duped into believing they won millions in a lottery or raffle draw, only to realize too late that they are victims of swindling. I am often wary of money being offered...they're too good to be true I'd suspect at once there's something shadowy about it.

Hi bala, Yes i have from a scamming people who rings me up to tell me I won so much amount of money, so I told them to get lost. No one in this world would give you money, if they do its a scam. Tamara

Hey balasri! I must admit that I have not really had a lot of offers of money to decline! My Mom had helped me out in the past and although it has been a very uncomfortable situation I was not able to refuse. But, I was not happy about accepting the money at anytime! I was in trouble and had no other choice! If I did I would never have taken the money! When you accept something there is always strings and I do not like to have to be beholden to anyone, especially my mother! She may not want the money back, but she feels that I owe her in other ways and that she can control me and I will not accept that!

I have declined money from family members before because I knew they needed it more than me. I would also refuse if I thought there were strings attached. I don't like owing people anything. Take care.

Well, I have never been in a situation like that. But, if the money is illegal, or it comes from illegal means or somebody else deserves it, i will refuse to have it. If I am given money as a gift (without my hard work), many traditions do make it happen, I refuse it upto some degree.If the person insists, I accept it.

I accept money only when I feel I really deserve it. I do not wish for certain big amount where I have not gave my effort and which is not legal. Money received without your hard work or effort is nothing but waste, at least I do not find satisfaction from it. I am happy with little amount which is mine rather than running after such money which is someone else or illegal.

Hmm, this hasnt happened to me. I mean I havent had any offers of 'a lot of money before'. If I think about it however, if I really do need the money, I would accept it with the stipulation that its a debt and not a donation. If the person who offered absolutely refused that sort of payment I would find a way to pay him back if not in monetary value, at least in kind. I think that the only reason that I would accept an offer like that is when I know that the amount is too much and I have no way to pay it back. Also, pride could be one of the reasons. I mean there are those people that refuse a very good offer to help with the finances but refuse because of pride. With me, though I wont let my pride get in the way of something that would help not only me but also my family. As long as the negotiations is clean.

Hi balasri, No so far I have not got any such chance to decline money offered and even if offered I would not accept for the money would smell fishy for who would give you hard earned money for nothing?

If the money was coming from a lecherous person, I would decline, because it wouldn't be worth it. I haven't ever been the recipient of a large amount of money, but if it was to come from one of those philanthropist types who go around randomly giving, I would probably be game if there were no strings attached.

If the money is illegal,I refuse!