What would you do...
You are
driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night, when 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 partner you have been dreaming about.
Which one
would you choose to offer a ride to, 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 mate again.
The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble
coming up with his answer. 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 partner of my dreams."
Sometimes, we gain more if we are able to give up our stubborn thought
limitations. Never forget to "Think Outside of the Box."
However, another answer wildly popular answer with those reading the
test results: 'Run the old lady over and put her
out of her misery, have sex with the perfect partner against the bus
stop sign, then drive off with the old friend for some beers.'
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