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Miguel has been a sales representative of the Bluegrass Trader Distillery for 10 years. One of Miguel's
best clients wants to purchase a case of rare whisky and promises Miguel that on delivery he will
receive a couple of bottles, worth a couple of thousand dollars each. Is Miguel allowed to take the gift?

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