m00n Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 You are driving along on a wild stormy night. You pass by a bus stop and you see three people waiting for the bus: 1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die. 2. An old friend who once saved your life. 3. The perfect man(or)woman you have been dreaming about. Which one would you choose, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car. Think before you continue reading. This is a moral/ethical 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 dream lover again. The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants)had no trouble coming up with his answer. WHAT DID HE SAY? Answer before you scroll down.... He simply answered: "I would give the car keys to my old friend, and let him take the lady to the hospital.I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the woman of my dreams." Sometimes, we gain more if we are able to give up our stubborn thought limitations (think "out of the box"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 I never fare well on these type things. I was going to get the bus number, drive my friend and old lady where they needed to be, and find the bus! Here's another for you. > >Are you the weakest link? > > > > > > > > > >Below are four (4) questions. > > > > > > > >You have to answer them instantly. > >You can't take your time, answer all of them immediately. > > > > > > > > > >OK? Let's find out just how clever you really are. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Ready? GO!!! (scroll down) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >First Question: You are participating in a race. You overtake the > >second > >person. What position are you in? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Answer: If you answer that you are first, then you are absolutely > >wrong! If > >you overtake the second person and you take his place, you are > >second! > > > > > > > > > >Try not to screw up in the next question. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >To answer the second question, don't take as much time as you took > >for the > >first question. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Second Question: If you overtake the last person, then you are...? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Answer: If you answered that you are second to last, then you are > >wrong again. > > > >Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST person?! > > > >You're not very good at this are you? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Third Question: Very tricky math! Note: > >This must be done in your head only. Do NOT use paper and pencil or > >a calculator. > > > >Try it. > > > >Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add 30. Add > >another > >1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000. Now add 10. > >What is the total? > > > > > > > >Scroll down for answer.. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Answer: Did you get 5000? > >The correct answer is actually 4100. Don't believe it? Check with > >your calculator! > > > > > >Today is definitely not your day. > > > > > > > >Maybe you will get the last question right? > > > > > > > >Here it is: Mary's father has five daughters: > >1. Nana, > >2. Nene, > >3. Nini, > >4. Nono. What is the name of the fifth daughter? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Answer: Nunu? NO! Of course not. Her name is Mary. Read the question > >again. > >You ARE the WEAKEST LINK!!!!!! Good-bye!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 i got 3/4... Stupid math............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 I guess I was privy to this one a few months ago via e-mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted November 27, 2002 Author Share Posted November 27, 2002 Ya the math one got me over and over.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted November 27, 2002 Share Posted November 27, 2002 Damn I hate those questions. What if the friend that saved your life is uninsured and a bad driver? I mean, if he is taking the bus, why??? Also, these questions are bogus. Does that mean the company wants you to be charitable with their property/money? What is a client was in hard financial times and you gave him his $$$ back out of compasion. I think you would be filling out another application within a short time period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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