Scene to read · Self-awareness, Communication
Always first
You are taking a weekly history tutorial at a university.
After class your tutor, Amal, asks you to stay for a moment. The room has emptied except for Alejandro, a classmate, who is packing up at the next desk and can hear every word.
The scene
Amal: You're always first, and usually right. Could you wait ten seconds before answering?
Alejandro: About time, honestly. Some of us need a minute to get there.
Alejandro: No offense. I just never find out whether I knew it myself.
Amal: Your answers help, too. Does this feel unfair to you? Say so.
The two questions
- 1How would you respond to Amal and Alejandro?
- 2How can a strength become a problem for the people around you, and how would you notice?
What raters look for
- Self-awareness
- Recognizes own biases, limits and emotions, and seeks and uses feedback.
- 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.
Practice free
