Scene to read · Ethics, Communication
The spot above her collar
You are waiting in a pharmacy pickup line on your day off, next to your close friend Lata.
It is a quiet Saturday morning. Maha, a stranger in front of you, has a dark, uneven spot on the back of her neck above her collar. After a short chat with Lata, Maha walks to the counter, and Lata turns to you.
The scene
Maha: Do they close at noon on Saturdays? I never remember.
Lata: I think so, but you've got plenty of time.
Lata: Please don't say anything about her neck. Last year a stranger did that to me.
Lata: I felt awful for weeks, and I'd already had it checked.
The two questions
- 1What would you do, and why?
- 2When, if ever, is it right to raise a personal concern with a stranger who hasn't asked for your opinion?
What raters look for
- Ethics
- Weighs competing duties honestly, protects people from harm, and stays accountable to rules and values.
- 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
