Which Would You Do?

Arvon · 04-08-2004, 07:26 AM

Ethical Dilemma - Which 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, The correct answer is to 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.

[ 04-08-2004, 07:27 AM: Message edited by: Arvon ]

LordKathen · 04-08-2004, 07:33 AM

Very good Arvin! [img]graemlins/awesomework.gif[/img]

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PS: Aside from the punch line, the question is an outstanding lesson, and a great tool in psycology.

Jaradu · 04-08-2004, 08:21 AM

LOL nice one, Arvon! I chose to save the old lady but that was a great answer that man gave. Makes ya think....

04-08-2004, 01:52 PM

meh...i'd give my friend a ride

who cares about a lady whose about to die...she gonna anyway...

and a perfect mate?!!!! a 15 year old...i higly doubt that it'd be last [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Kakero · 04-08-2004, 08:29 PM

I go with the perfect partner. Hard to find such people nowadays.

Ehrys · 04-09-2004, 11:51 AM

Well, as disturbing as it may sound, if you were really pure of heart you would:
- have sex with the old lady who is about to die, to remember her last few mins on earth in joy.
- reward your old friend by giving him the girl.
- drive on to the next bus stop.

But we all know life is not that wack.

RoSs_bg2_rox · 04-09-2004, 02:29 PM

yeh but that is just sick though Ehrys!

Xen · 04-09-2004, 03:15 PM

Good one man. I would personally ran over the old lady picked up the girl and friend and we can have party together.... (erm [img]graemlins/blush.gif[/img] )

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Ehrys · 04-10-2004, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RoSs_bg2_rox:
yeh but that is just sick though Ehrys!

Hehehe... yeah, like I said... wack. Although I heard that it's not uncommon out there in this twisted world we live in.

04-08-2004, 07:26 AM	#1
Arvon Unicorn Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Kingdom of the West,..P.o. Cynagus Posts: 4,212	Ethical Dilemma - Which 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, The correct answer is to 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. [ 04-08-2004, 07:27 AM: Message edited by: Arvon ] __________________ 53.7% of all statistics are made up

04-08-2004, 07:33 AM	#2
LordKathen Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Kennewick, WA Age: 52 Posts: 3,166	Very good Arvin! [img]graemlins/awesomework.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] PS: Aside from the punch line, the question is an outstanding lesson, and a great tool in psycology. __________________

04-09-2004, 11:51 AM	#6
Ehrys Manshoon Join Date: November 7, 2003 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Age: 51 Posts: 211	Well, as disturbing as it may sound, if you were really pure of heart you would: - have sex with the old lady who is about to die, to remember her last few mins on earth in joy. - reward your old friend by giving him the girl. - drive on to the next bus stop. But we all know life is not that wack. __________________ ~ Ehrys ~<br /><br />\"Learn from the mistakes of others, as you don\'t live long enough to make them all yourself.\"

04-09-2004, 02:29 PM	#7
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 34 Posts: 5,225	yeh but that is just sick though Ehrys! __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

04-08-2004, 08:21 AM	#3
Jaradu Silver Dragon Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, England Age: 33 Posts: 1,635	LOL nice one, Arvon! I chose to save the old lady but that was a great answer that man gave. Makes ya think....

04-08-2004, 01:52 PM	#4
Spirits forever Guest Posts: n/a	meh...i'd give my friend a ride who cares about a lady whose about to die...she gonna anyway... and a perfect mate?!!!! a 15 year old...i higly doubt that it'd be last [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

04-08-2004, 08:29 PM	#5
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	I go with the perfect partner. Hard to find such people nowadays.

04-09-2004, 03:15 PM	#8
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 36 Posts: 8,554	Good one man. I would personally ran over the old lady picked up the girl and friend and we can have party together.... (erm [img]graemlins/blush.gif[/img] ) .

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