Decision practice

If It Were You, What Would You Do?

Difficult situations. Five choices. What would you do?

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Open a dropdown, choose one question, then compare your answer with the strongest response.

Family SituationsDifficult family decisions about money, pressure, promises, privacy, and boundaries.11 questions0 answeredv

1If it were you, what would you do?Your parent asks you to lend a large part of your savings to your sibling's new business. They say family should help family, but you have rent, bills, and no clear idea when the money would come back.Openv

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Your parent asks you to lend a large part of your savings to your sibling's new business. They say family should help family, but you have rent, bills, and no clear idea when the money would come back.

2What would you do first?A relative tells several family members something private you shared with them. They say they were only worried about you, but now people are asking you questions you did not want to answer.Openv

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A relative tells several family members something private you shared with them. They say they were only worried about you, but now people are asking you questions you did not want to answer.

3How would you handle this?Your partner agrees to an expensive family commitment without asking you, and the money would affect your shared budget. They say they felt pressured and did not want to embarrass anyone.Openv

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Your partner agrees to an expensive family commitment without asking you, and the money would affect your shared budget. They say they felt pressured and did not want to embarrass anyone.

4Which action would you take?Your sibling often borrows money for emergencies and promises to repay it, but they rarely do. This time they ask again and say you are the only person they can rely on.Openv

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Your sibling often borrows money for emergencies and promises to repay it, but they rarely do. This time they ask again and say you are the only person they can rely on.

5What would be your best first move?Your family expects you to attend an important gathering, but it clashes with a work deadline you cannot easily move. They say you are choosing work over family.Openv

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Your family expects you to attend an important gathering, but it clashes with a work deadline you cannot easily move. They say you are choosing work over family.

6If it were you, what would you do?A close relative asks you to lie to another family member about where they were. They say it is harmless, but you think the lie could pull you into a bigger problem later.Openv

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A close relative asks you to lie to another family member about where they were. They say it is harmless, but you think the lie could pull you into a bigger problem later.

7What would you do next?You and a sibling agreed to share care responsibilities for a parent. Your sibling keeps cancelling at the last minute, which leaves you exhausted and affects your job.Openv

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You and a sibling agreed to share care responsibilities for a parent. Your sibling keeps cancelling at the last minute, which leaves you exhausted and affects your job.

8How would you handle this?Your relatives keep pushing you towards a career path they respect, even though you have researched a different path that fits your skills better. They say you will regret not listening to them.Openv

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Your relatives keep pushing you towards a career path they respect, even though you have researched a different path that fits your skills better. They say you will regret not listening to them.

9Which action would you take?You discover your partner has checked your private messages because they felt insecure. They apologise, but also say partners should have nothing to hide.Openv

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You discover your partner has checked your private messages because they felt insecure. They apologise, but also say partners should have nothing to hide.

10What would be your best first move?A parent asks you to start paying several household bills, but they will not show what the bills are or how the costs are shared. You want to help, but you are unsure whether the request is fair.Openv

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A parent asks you to start paying several household bills, but they will not show what the bills are or how the costs are shared. You want to help, but you are unsure whether the request is fair.

11If it were you, what would you do?Your brother refuses to look for work and keeps asking you for money to pay his bills. He says you are doing better than him, but helping him is starting to affect your own rent, savings, and peace of mind.Openv

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Your brother refuses to look for work and keeps asking you for money to pay his bills. He says you are doing better than him, but helping him is starting to affect your own rent, savings, and peace of mind.

Work SituationsWorkplace decisions about credit, blame, mistakes, pressure, confidentiality, and escalation.13 questions0 answeredv

1What would you do first?A colleague presents part of your work in a meeting and receives praise. Your manager seems to believe they created it, and you are worried that staying silent will affect your reputation.Openv

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A colleague presents part of your work in a meeting and receives praise. Your manager seems to believe they created it, and you are worried that staying silent will affect your reputation.

2If it were you, what would you do?Your manager says a client problem happened because of your work. You have emails showing the decision came from another team, but the meeting is tense and several people are listening.Openv

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Your manager says a client problem happened because of your work. You have emails showing the decision came from another team, but the meeting is tense and several people are listening.

3What would be your best first move?You discover a mistake in a report that has already gone to a senior client. Nobody has noticed yet, and fixing it quickly may be embarrassing but possible.Openv

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You discover a mistake in a report that has already gone to a senior client. Nobody has noticed yet, and fixing it quickly may be embarrassing but possible.

4How would you handle this?Your manager gives an instruction that you believe will create a serious delay. You have a better option, but they sound impatient and want agreement quickly.Openv

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Your manager gives an instruction that you believe will create a serious delay. You have a better option, but they sound impatient and want agreement quickly.

5Which action would you take?You are given a deadline that would require skipping checks and working late several nights. The project matters, but the quality risk is real.Openv

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You are given a deadline that would require skipping checks and working late several nights. The project matters, but the quality risk is real.

6What would you do next?A senior colleague repeatedly asks you to do tasks outside your role because you are helpful. The extra work is now affecting your own deadlines, but saying no may feel awkward.Openv

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A senior colleague repeatedly asks you to do tasks outside your role because you are helpful. The extra work is now affecting your own deadlines, but saying no may feel awkward.

7If it were you, what would you do?A colleague asks you not to mention a mistake because it may make the team look bad. The mistake could affect a client decision if it is not corrected.Openv

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A colleague asks you not to mention a mistake because it may make the team look bad. The mistake could affect a client decision if it is not corrected.

8What would be your best first move?You accidentally receive confidential salary information for people on your team. A colleague asks what you saw because they suspect unfairness.Openv

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You accidentally receive confidential salary information for people on your team. A colleague asks what you saw because they suspect unfairness.

9How would you handle this?A colleague misses an important deadline and asks you to say you delayed their part because they are afraid of your manager. You like them, but the statement would be untrue.Openv

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A colleague misses an important deadline and asks you to say you delayed their part because they are afraid of your manager. You like them, but the statement would be untrue.

10Which action would you take?You helped build a project proposal, but your name is left off the final presentation. The project lead says there was not enough space and tells you not to make it a big deal.Openv

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You helped build a project proposal, but your name is left off the final presentation. The project lead says there was not enough space and tells you not to make it a big deal.

11What would be your best first response?You are suddenly told your role is being made redundant, or that you are being dismissed. You feel shocked, embarrassed, and unsure whether the process is fair.Openv

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You are suddenly told your role is being made redundant, or that you are being dismissed. You feel shocked, embarrassed, and unsure whether the process is fair.

12How would you handle this?A colleague keeps saying a task should only take five minutes. When you do it, it takes much longer because the internet is slow, information is missing, and you have to find details before you can finish it properly.Openv

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A colleague keeps saying a task should only take five minutes. When you do it, it takes much longer because the internet is slow, information is missing, and you have to find details before you can finish it properly.

13What would you do next?One colleague tells you to do a task one way, and another colleague tells you something different. You follow one version, but it turns out to be wrong and now a mistake has happened.Openv

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One colleague tells you to do a task one way, and another colleague tells you something different. You follow one version, but it turns out to be wrong and now a mistake has happened.

School, College & University SituationsAcademic decisions about copying, group work, pressure, mistakes, grades, and reporting.10 questions0 answeredv

1What would you do first?A friend asks to see your assignment and later submits work that is very similar to yours. You are worried both of you could be accused of copying.Openv

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A friend asks to see your assignment and later submits work that is very similar to yours. You are worried both of you could be accused of copying.

2How would you handle this?One person in your group project has missed several meetings and has not completed their part. The deadline is close, and the group grade may suffer.Openv

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One person in your group project has missed several meetings and has not completed their part. The deadline is close, and the group grade may suffer.

3Which action would you take?Several classmates pressure you to share answers before an online test. They say everyone does it and that refusing makes you selfish.Openv

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Several classmates pressure you to share answers before an online test. They say everyone does it and that refusing makes you selfish.

4What would be your best first move?You discover that someone in your course has accessed exam questions early. You are not involved, but knowing about it could affect the fairness of the exam.Openv

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You discover that someone in your course has accessed exam questions early. You are not involved, but knowing about it could affect the fairness of the exam.

5What would you do next?You receive a grade that seems clearly lower than the feedback suggests. You feel angry, but the appeal deadline is short.Openv

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You receive a grade that seems clearly lower than the feedback suggests. You feel angry, but the appeal deadline is short.

6If it were you, what would you do?You realise you made a serious mistake in data used for a group project. The group has not submitted yet, but fixing it will create extra work for everyone.Openv

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You realise you made a serious mistake in data used for a group project. The group has not submitted yet, but fixing it will create extra work for everyone.

7How would you handle this?A friend asks you to say they attended a required session when they did not. They say they will fail the module if you do not help.Openv

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A friend asks you to say they attended a required session when they did not. They say they will fail the module if you do not help.

8Which action would you take?Your group disagrees about the direction of a project. Two people want a risky creative idea, while you think the safer idea meets the marking criteria better.Openv

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Your group disagrees about the direction of a project. Two people want a risky creative idea, while you think the safer idea meets the marking criteria better.

9What would be your best first move?People from your course pressure you to join an event that would take time away from a major deadline. They say you never support the group if you do not come.Openv

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People from your course pressure you to join an event that would take time away from a major deadline. They say you never support the group if you do not come.

10What would you do next?You shared your research notes with a classmate, and later you see sections copied into their presentation without credit. The presentation is tomorrow.Openv

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You shared your research notes with a classmate, and later you see sections copied into their presentation without credit. The presentation is tomorrow.

Everyday Life SituationsDifficult everyday decisions about money, neighbours, mistakes, pressure, secrets, and fairness.14 questions0 answeredv

1If it were you, what would you do?A friend asks to borrow money again after not repaying the last loan. They say they are desperate and promise this time will be different.Openv

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A friend asks to borrow money again after not repaying the last loan. They say they are desperate and promise this time will be different.

2What would you do first?Someone borrowed something valuable from you and returned it damaged. They say it was already like that, but you have a photo showing it was not.Openv

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Someone borrowed something valuable from you and returned it damaged. They say it was already like that, but you have a photo showing it was not.

3Which action would you take?A shop gives you too much change back. You notice before leaving, but you are in a hurry and the amount is not huge.Openv

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A shop gives you too much change back. You notice before leaving, but you are in a hurry and the amount is not huge.

4What would be your best first move?A neighbour repeatedly makes loud noise late at night. You have tried to ignore it, but it is affecting your sleep and work.Openv

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A neighbour repeatedly makes loud noise late at night. You have tried to ignore it, but it is affecting your sleep and work.

5How would you handle this?A friend tells you a serious secret and asks you not to tell anyone. The secret suggests someone could be harmed if nothing changes.Openv

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A friend tells you a serious secret and asks you not to tell anyone. The secret suggests someone could be harmed if nothing changes.

6What would you do next?Someone tells people that you agreed to something you never agreed to. The claim could affect your reputation if it spreads.Openv

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Someone tells people that you agreed to something you never agreed to. The claim could affect your reputation if it spreads.

7What would be your best first move?Someone pressures you to make a quick decision about buying something expensive. They say the offer disappears today and you will regret waiting.Openv

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Someone pressures you to make a quick decision about buying something expensive. They say the offer disappears today and you will regret waiting.

8If it were you, what would you do?You accidentally damage a friend's item while borrowing it. They have not noticed yet, and you could probably return it without saying anything.Openv

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You accidentally damage a friend's item while borrowing it. They have not noticed yet, and you could probably return it without saying anything.

9Which action would you take?A friend repeatedly cancels plans at the last minute. You understand life gets busy, but you have rearranged your time several times and feel taken for granted.Openv

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A friend repeatedly cancels plans at the last minute. You understand life gets busy, but you have rearranged your time several times and feel taken for granted.

10What would you do first?A delivery company sends you an expensive item by mistake. It has your address but someone else's name. Keeping it would be easy.Openv

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A delivery company sends you an expensive item by mistake. It has your address but someone else's name. Keeping it would be easy.

11What would be your best first move?Your bag is stolen while you are out, and your passport is inside it. You feel panicked because you need the passport and do not know what to do first.Openv

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Your bag is stolen while you are out, and your passport is inside it. You feel panicked because you need the passport and do not know what to do first.

12What would you do first?A taxi driver seems to be taking a longer route or charging much more than expected. You are uncomfortable but also want to stay safe.Openv

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A taxi driver seems to be taking a longer route or charging much more than expected. You are uncomfortable but also want to stay safe.

13How would you handle it?You reach the till and realise you forgot your purse. While you are trying to explain, the next customer makes a rude gesture as if telling you to move away so it can be their turn.Openv

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You reach the till and realise you forgot your purse. While you are trying to explain, the next customer makes a rude gesture as if telling you to move away so it can be their turn.

14What would you say or do?People keep telling you that paracetamol only takes the edge off pain and does not cure the problem. They do not know you have heard it many times, and you are tired of being told the same thing.Openv

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People keep telling you that paracetamol only takes the edge off pain and does not cure the problem. They do not know you have heard it many times, and you are tired of being told the same thing.

When You Have No One to Talk ToSituations where you need to complain, consult, or talk things through, but no safe person is available at that moment.5 questions0 answeredv

1If it were you, what would you do first?You have had an upsetting day and normally you would talk to someone, but nobody is available. You feel full of thoughts and do not know what to do with them.Openv

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You have had an upsetting day and normally you would talk to someone, but nobody is available. You feel full of thoughts and do not know what to do with them.

2What would be your best first move?You need advice before making an important choice, but the people you normally ask are unavailable and you feel tempted to decide quickly just to stop the stress.Openv

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You need advice before making an important choice, but the people you normally ask are unavailable and you feel tempted to decide quickly just to stop the stress.

3How would you handle this?Something unfair happened and you want to complain, but you have no one available to check your wording before you send the message.Openv

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Something unfair happened and you want to complain, but you have no one available to check your wording before you send the message.

4Which action would you take?You feel lonely and need to talk, and someone you do not fully trust suddenly offers to listen. Part of you wants to tell them everything because nobody else is available.Openv

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You feel lonely and need to talk, and someone you do not fully trust suddenly offers to listen. Part of you wants to tell them everything because nobody else is available.

5What would you do next?You have no one to talk to and the situation feels overwhelming. You are worried you might make a harmful or unsafe decision if you stay alone with it.Openv

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You have no one to talk to and the situation feels overwhelming. You are worried you might make a harmful or unsafe decision if you stay alone with it.

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