Scene to read · Professionalism, Ethics

Which room?

You work the night shift at a hotel front desk.

At 11 p.m., a man approaches the desk. He looks upset and is holding his phone.

The scene

Man: My wife checked in here tonight. Sandra Mills. I need her room number, it's a family emergency.

Man: She's not answering her phone. Look, I'm her husband. Just give me the number, or a key.

The two questions

  1. 1What would you do?
  2. 2Why does confidentiality matter, even when someone seems to have a good reason to ask?

What raters look for

Professionalism
Is reliable, respects boundaries and confidentiality, and holds a consistent standard under pressure.
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.

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