Scene to read · Communication, Ethics
We promised her
You are doing laundry with two close friends, Gregor and Tyrone.
At the laundromat folding table on a Saturday afternoon, Gregor and Tyrone tell you that Nell, a friend of all three of you, confided to them that her family is about to lose their home. She has not told you herself.
The scene
Tyrone: If ten of us chip in by the first, Nell's family keeps the house.
Gregor: She asked us not to tell anyone. We promised her.
Tyrone: And we watch them get evicted over a promise?
Gregor: She'd be mortified if everyone knew. Okay, you tell us. Do we say something or not?
The two questions
- 1What would you say to Gregor and Tyrone, and what do you think the three of you should do?
- 2When, if ever, is it right to share something told in confidence in order to help the person who told it?
What raters look for
- Communication
- Listens first, speaks clearly and respectfully, and adapts the message to the listener.
- Ethics
- Weighs competing duties honestly, protects people from harm, and stays accountable to rules and values.
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
