Scene to read · Equity, Communication
Same blue
You are captain of a beach volleyball team in a local league.
Minutes before your tournament match, the league referee, Tanvi, stops your teammate Eleanor at the court. Eleanor wears a long-sleeve top and leggings for religious modesty, in the team's color but not the team uniform. League rules say partners must wear matching uniforms so officials can tell the teams apart. A uniformed substitute is ready.
The scene
Tanvi: The rule is matching uniforms. I can't tell teams apart at the net otherwise.
Eleanor: It's the same blue. I've played all season dressed like this.
Tanvi: Nobody checked all season. Argue it and we start late, or use your substitute.
Eleanor: Captain, please don't sub me out over sleeves.
The two questions
- 1What would you do, and what would you say to Tanvi and Eleanor?
- 2When should a rule that is applied to everyone the same way be adjusted for one person?
What raters look for
- Equity
- Notices unequal access or treatment and acts fairly, especially for people with less power.
- Communication
- Listens first, speaks clearly and respectfully, and adapts the message to the listener.
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
