Scene to read · Collaboration, Empathy
The old fence can stay
You own a house and share a driveway with your neighbor, Huda.
In March you and Huda agreed to split the cost of a new, taller fence, and she has paid her half of the deposit. Your mother, Shu, 77, who lives with you, has since told Huda the old fence can stay. The three of you are standing in the shared driveway.
The scene
Huda: The fence crew comes Thursday. I've paid my half of the deposit.
Shu: The old one is fine, Huda. A tall fence, and we never talk.
Huda: I love our chats, Shu. But my dog got through twice last month.
Shu: In my day, neighbors didn't need walls. It's your house, though. You decide.
The two questions
- 1What would you say to Huda and to your mother, and what would you do about the fence?
- 2Describe a time you had made an agreement and then something changed. How did you handle it?
What raters look for
- Collaboration
- Works toward a shared goal, shares credit and load, and repairs friction inside a team.
- Empathy
- Recognizes what others feel and need, and lets that shape the response without losing judgment.
Answer scenarios like this on the real timers
Answer both questions on the clock, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.
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