Mr-X Posted February 11, 2003 #1 Share Posted February 11, 2003 You are driving along in your car 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 to offer a ride, knowing there could be only one passenger in your car. Think before you continue reading. This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used by Microsoft 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. THINK ABOUT IT BEFORE YOU SCROLL DOWN. * * * * * The 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 woman/man of my dreams." Sometimes, we gain more if we are able to give up our stubborn thought limitations. Remember to "Think Outside of the Box." ALTERNATIVELY .............. the correct answer is to run the old lady over and put her out of her misery, make love to the perfect woman against the bus stop and drive off with the old friend for some beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halo_Jones Posted February 11, 2003 #2 Share Posted February 11, 2003 Very Clever X I actually thought I'd ring for a taxi for the old lady and friend and give the hunk a lift Am I a bad girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmy Posted February 11, 2003 #3 Share Posted February 11, 2003 I know i'm a bad girl Kismit I chose the hunk..... oops shouldn't of put that... Sorry Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Althalus Posted February 11, 2003 #4 Share Posted February 11, 2003 LOL I forgove you emmy, how do I know it wasn't me (or spike ) at the bus stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmy Posted February 11, 2003 #5 Share Posted February 11, 2003 It was you definately ahem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Althalus Posted February 11, 2003 #6 Share Posted February 11, 2003 thank you emmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreyKade Posted February 12, 2003 #7 Share Posted February 12, 2003 id choose the Run Over, Shag, Drink Beer Tequnique.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonboy Posted February 12, 2003 #8 Share Posted February 12, 2003 I'd have left them all there - my car's a tip - I would be embarrassed if any of them got into it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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