   neutral   what gift?     neutral   it's an Egyptian carpet. The student came to my office the other day and brought the carpet to show his gratitude. Seeing what gift was, I was really uncomfortable. I mean it's too expensive a gift  
    neutral   you refused the gift? That's terrible.     neutral   I know, but I really can't accept such an expensive gift. I explained to him why, but he seemed really upset about it. I think he might have taken it the wrong way.  
    neutral   perhaps. He probably thinks you considered the gift a bribe for a higher grade.     neutral   
 well, maybe not. Anyway 
 that makes me feel so awkward.    surprise   What! No way, Mary.