Scene to read · Problem solving, Empathy
Who keeps Waffles
You are a close friend of two roommates who are moving apart.
Your friends Min-ho and Spencer have shared an apartment for four years and are moving to different cities next month. Spencer paid for their dog, Waffles, and covers the vet bills; Min-ho has walked and fed him every day. On a bench at the dog park, they ask you to help them settle it.
The scene
Spencer: I paid for him, and every vet bill since. On paper, he's mine.
Min-ho: I've walked him twice a day for four years. He sleeps by my bed.
Spencer: I travel for work, I know. I still can't imagine coming home without him.
Min-ho: Neither can I. We said we'd do whatever you think is fair.
The two questions
- 1How would you help Min-ho and Spencer decide?
- 2When two people each have a fair claim to something that cannot be divided, what makes a decision between them fair?
What raters look for
- Problem solving
- Gathers facts before acting, considers options and consequences, and chooses a workable next step.
- Empathy
- Recognizes what others feel and need, and lets that shape the response without losing judgment.
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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