Scene to read · Professionalism, Communication
A key for watering only
You are a neighbor holding a spare key to Ms. Okafor's apartment, given only for watering her plants while she travels.
In the hallway outside Ms. Okafor's door, Joelle, a neighbor who lent her a serving dish, and Jolanta, Ms. Okafor's sister, wait for you. Jolanta has no key. Ms. Okafor has not yet answered a message about the dish. You have the key in your hand.
The scene
Joelle: I'm sorry to rush you, but I need my serving dish tonight for dinner.
Jolanta: I understand, but she only trusted you with the key for her plants.
Joelle: I'd grab it in ten seconds. She'd never notice I'd been inside.
Jolanta: She might. Let's wait for her reply. You hold the key, so it's your call.
The two questions
- 1What would you do, and what would you say to Joelle and Jolanta?
- 2How do you decide when it is appropriate to use access someone gave you for a limited purpose?
What raters look for
- Professionalism
- Is reliable, respects boundaries and confidentiality, and holds a consistent standard under pressure.
- 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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