A lab equipment manufacturing company representative stops by the hospital laboratory where you work as the department director. This representative offers you a pair of tickets for a football game that you really would like to attend. What is the best response?

A) Politely decline the offer, as it may violate the company's gift policy.
B) Accept the tickets and express gratitude for the generous gesture.
C) Report the offer to the hospital's ethics committee.
D) Accept the tickets and offer to reciprocate with a gift in return.