How Vague Are You?

What About You?

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How Vague Are You?

Circle the response you’d most likely give in each of the following situations:

A friend asks what you’d like to do tonight.

A. “Oh, whatever you want.”.

B. “I heard about a party on Garden Street.”.

C. “I’d like to watch The Dark Knight Rises and make Indian food.”.

You have to evaluate an employee who has frequently been late.

A. “We have guidelines around here, you know.”.

B. “I need you to try harder to be on time.”.

C. “I want you to be here at 8:55 each morning.”.

A member of a group you belong to suggests that everyone contribute $50 for a wedding present for another member.

A. “Wow, that’s pretty generous!”.

B. “What are we going to buy?”.

C. “I’m willing to contribute $25 for a gift certificate to his favorite restaurant.”.

You’re asked to give a speech about your athletic success to a high school sports team.

A. “I’m no good at that sort of thing.”.

B. “What goal do you have in mind?”.

C. “I can’t commit to speaking this fall.”.

Your father asks if you’ll be coming home for the holidays this year.

A. “I have a life, you know.”.

B. “I’ll do the best I can.”.

C. “I can visit for three days, December 27–29.”.