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Boundary management requires nuanced, culturally responsive judgment. In some communities, small, handmade gifts are relational gestures, not attempts to influence care. The social worker may ethically accept a modest, culturally normative gift at termination if it does not exploit, impair judgment, or create a conflict of interest. Best practice includes discussing the gift’s meaning, ensuring acceptance does not set expectations, documenting the decision and rationale, and following agency policy. Option A is rigid and may disrespect cultural norms or rupture the relationship at closure. Option C risks creating reciprocity pressures and shifts focus away from the client. Option D inverts priorities by focusing on monetary value rather than therapeutic impact and cultural context. Ethical standards emphasize cultural humility, professional boundaries, avoidance of dual relationships that could harm clients, and transparent documentation. Supervision/consultation can support decision-making in ambiguous contexts.