Imagine this.....
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 a bus:
1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.
2. An old friend who once drove you to Hospital and saved your life.
3. The perfect partner you have been dreaming about.
Who would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing very well that there
could only be a seat for just one passenger in your car?
Think before you continue reading...
This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once used as part of a job
application.
Would you pick up the old lady because she is going to die, and thus 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 mate again.
The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble
coming up with his an
2006-09-21 06:13:20 · 21 answers · asked by Piemu Esquire Team 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I would give the keys to my old friend to take the old lady to the hospital. Then I would catch a cab and stay with my perfect partner. =]
2006-09-21 06:21:35 · answer #1 · answered by stumble__replay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would give up my car for my friend to take the old lady to the hospital. I would stay at the bus stop with my new mate.
2006-09-21 06:24:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would give the car to my best friend and let him take the old lady to the hospital. Then I would leave with my perfect partner.
2006-09-21 06:22:40 · answer #3 · answered by Z 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would pick up the old lady, simply because it is the right thing to do. That being said, I am sure that someone who had saved my life would share those sentiments and would applaud that; and the "perfect mate" would not be perfect if she didn't share my heart to care for those in the most need.
2006-09-21 06:18:39 · answer #4 · answered by hutmikttmuk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give the car to the old friend to take the old lady to the hospitol. then walk with or call a cab for and with the perfect partner.
2006-09-21 06:27:21 · answer #5 · answered by howdigethere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would give my car to my good friend, have him take the old lady, and stay there & wait for the bus with my perfect mate.
2006-09-21 06:22:03 · answer #6 · answered by roscoedeadbeat 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would use my cell phone and call 911 for the old lady. I would pull over and get the plastic tarp out of my trunk and let the group shed some of the rain, and I would continue on my way... because each is living his/her Fate Karma, and I would not like to generate undue Karma for myself.
2006-09-21 06:29:13 · answer #7 · answered by docjp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take The perfect partner I have been dreaming about.
Call two taxis, one for the old lady to take to Hospital and give her the money. and the other taxi for An old friend and give him or her the money for the taxi
2006-09-21 07:02:46 · answer #8 · answered by Mike7X7J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard this scenario before.
I'd choose the friend who once saved my life. I couldn't imagine not helping them out when they helped at one point.
Honestly, I think any of the 3 possible answers could be argued effectively. It's all about how you present your position. I'm sure the person wasn't hired based on WHO he picked, it was because of his argument and supporting informationt to back up his choice.
2006-09-21 06:23:07 · answer #9 · answered by chocolate-drop 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give your keys to your old friend and have them drive the old lady home while you stay with your perfect partner.
2006-09-21 06:21:39 · answer #10 · answered by northernbornsoutherner 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋