Question 1: You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night. It’s raining heavily when suddenly you pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for the bus:
An old lady who looks as if she was about to die.
An old friend who once saved your life.
A perfect partner you have been dreaming about.
Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing very well that there could only be one passenger in your car?
This is a moral dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job application.
You could pick up the old lady because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first; or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect partner again.
The candidate who was hired had no trouble coming up with his answer. Guess what was his answer?
He simply answered, “I would give my car key to my old friend and let him take the old lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the perfect partner.”
Sometimes, we gain more if we give up our stubborn thought limitations. Never forget to think outside the box.
Question 2: The interviewer ordered a cup of coffee for the candidate. It was kept before the candidate, and then he asked, “What is before you?”
The candidate instantly replied, “Tea.” He got selected. Do you know why did he say “Tea” when he knew that the coffee was kept before him?
Answer: The question is “What is before you (U)?” Reply was “Tea” (T). Letter “T” was just before “U” in the English alphabet.