Scene to read · Self-awareness, Equity
The set menu question
You are the friend who organized a set-menu birthday dinner and paid the deposit for the group.
In a restaurant waiting area, you are with Trista, 62, and Tycho, 32, two friends from the group. You thought the set-menu price was modest; each guest will pay their share after your deposit is deducted. Switching to individual dishes would forfeit your deposit. The others are parking their cars; Tycho has stopped talking about tonight, while Trista has hinted that the dinner stretches her budget.
The scene
Trista: This looks lovely, but it's more than I'd usually spend on dinner.
Tycho: I've been quiet because I'm worried about what tonight's going to cost.
Trista: People were looking forward to sharing the menu, and we'd lose your deposit.
Tycho: Could we order our own dishes instead? I'd feel better choosing something cheaper.
The two questions
- 1What would you do in this situation, and why?
- 2How can you tell when something you consider a reasonable price may not be reasonable for others?
What raters look for
- Self-awareness
- Recognizes own biases, limits and emotions, and seeks and uses feedback.
- Equity
- Notices unequal access or treatment and acts fairly, especially for people with less power.
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
