You are asked to assassinate a much despised politician. As a martyr, you’ll be cherished for eternity. Do you sacrifice your life for your country?
You make a living writing essays for undergraduates. One only got a “C” and refuses to pay. Do you report him for cheating?
You were married to a major celebrity for six years. A publisher offers you a large advance to write a tell-all. Do you?
You’re married but have lost interest in sex. Do you allow your spouse to find satisfaction elsewhere?
Your 12-year-old asks if she was a planned baby. She was not. Do you say, “Of course, you were planned, darling!”?
Your rich elderly aunt will disown you if you come out as gay. Do you stay in the closet until after she dies?
Drinking at a bar with associates, your boss takes credit for your game-changing new advertising concept. Do you correct him?
You’re impoverished. A wealthy, childless couple offers to adopt your toddler and give it every opportunity. You already have six children. Do you consent?
After lunch, co-workers want to divide the bill equally. They ordered a lot of alcohol. You nursed a coke. At risk of appearing cheap, do…
You’re an attractive, struggling artist. Do you accept dinner dates with rich losers just for the food?