Silent People Skill Quiz

1. Two people walk into a room where you are waiting. You have never met them. They sit down to wait. What do you do?

A. Ignore them until they matter to you.B. Glance at them and then look at your phone.C. Smile and nod at them.
Correct!

A smile and a nod makes the room feel more comfortable for everyone.
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2. You see an aquaintance at a social event, but he just stands alone looking shy and nervous. He is clearly out of place.

A. Let him figure it out. You aren't the host and have other people to meet.B. Walk over, bring him into a conversation and help him feel included.C. Stay with your group so you don’t look weird by talking to him.
Correct! You see an opportunity to make him feel important and have a more enjoyable time. You may even earn a good, loyal friend.
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3. A new family is moving in next door. What do you do?

A. Quickly hide and secretly watch them.B. Just walk by and pretend to not notice them.C. Wave and smile. Welcome them to the neighborhood.
Correct! You make them feel important during a stressful time. Good neighbors make the area feel more like a safe home for everyone.
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4. Abby, a member of your team, tells you that Bob is a jerk, but you have never met Bob. When you finally meet him, what do you do?

A. Say "Hello" to Bob with no emotion. Be suspicious.B. Smile and introduce yourself to Bob. Form your own opinion about him.C. Frown at Bob and then ignore him as much as possible.
Correct! If Abby is right and Bob is a jerk, you do not make things worse by ignoring him. However, you might be the first one to get on Bob's good side and end up working well togehter. You might also find out Abby wants you and Bob to have problems.
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