Scene to read · Communication, Empathy
Not a real career
You are at a hiking summit with two close friends.
Your friend Seung left an office job last year to run a small dog-grooming van. For the third hike in a row, your other friend, Sione, has joked about it. Seung has never said whether it bothers him.
The scene
Sione: And how's the hobby going? Still calling the van a career?
Seung: Yep. Still washing dogs. Nice view up here.
Sione: You know I'm kidding. Mostly. I just hate seeing that degree wasted.
Seung: It's fine. Really. Can we just enjoy the view?
The two questions
- 1What would you do, now or later, and why?
- 2How do you decide whether to speak up for someone who has not asked you to?
What raters look for
- Communication
- Listens first, speaks clearly and respectfully, and adapts the message to the listener.
- 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.
Practice free
