Written scenario · Motivation, Communication
The emptying snack box
You are the person who restocks the shared snack shelf in your student lounge.
For weeks you have restocked the honesty-box shelf partly at your own expense. The box is nearly empty, and a few regulars seem to take much more than they put in. You could post a polite reminder with real figures, switch to a fixed monthly contribution, or stop running the shelf. Each option has a cost: reminders may shame people, a fee may exclude those with little money, and stopping ends something everyone enjoyed.
The two questions
- 1What would you do about the shelf, and what would you say to the people who use it?
- 2How do you decide when to keep putting effort into something voluntary that others are not supporting equally?
What raters look for
- Motivation
- Shows genuine, sustained drive and a clear reason for choices, including when work is unglamorous.
- 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.
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