How does bribery differ from an illegal gratuity? O Bribery is offering, giving, receiving or soliciting as part of an official act. Gratuities are not part of an official act. Illegal gratuities are giving or receiving as part of an official act. Bribery is not part of an official act. O Illegal gratuities are given or received after the official act while bribery is given or received or offered or solicited before the official act. O Illegal gratuities are given or received after the official act while bribery is given or received after an act unrelated to the duties of the office