Prompt
Your close friend's father has been told he likely has six months to live, and her wedding is planned for 11 months from now. She is thinking about moving it to next month, which would mean losing a $6,000 deposit and that her fiance's grandparents, who need months to arrange travel, could not attend. She asks what you would do in her place. How would you respond?
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What this question tests
- Empathy and compassion
- Communication
- Critical thinking
How to approach this question
This panel question tests whether you can help a grieving friend think through a hard decision without making it for her. Begin by acknowledging her fear and the uncertainty in a six-month estimate, which could prove too short or too long. Help her name what matters most: her father being there, the guests who couldn't come, the lost deposit and her fiance's view. Explore options with her, such as a small ceremony soon and a larger celebration later. If she still asks what you'd do, share your view honestly, while making clear the choice belongs to her and her fiance.
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