Prompt
Imagine I am your 15-year-old sister. Our parents have said I can't skip school on Friday to join a climate protest with my friends, but I'm going anyway, and I'm asking you to tell them I'm at the library. Pretend I am your sister. What would you say to me?
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What this question tests
- Communication
- Empathy and compassion
- Ethical reasoning
How to approach this question
This role-play tests whether you can refuse to lie for a younger sibling you love while still taking her seriously. Begin by listening to why the climate protest matters to her, and show respect for the fact that she cares about a real issue. Be clear that you won't tell your parents she's at the library, and explain how lying to them would damage your relationship with all three of them. Explore options with her, such as asking your parents together, finding a protest outside school hours, or going openly and accepting the consequences. Keep the tone of an older sibling rather than a parent, and stay in character from start to finish.
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