People are very different and how they handle situations can vary greatly. Sometimes, our reaction may be judged as cold and uncaring. At other times too soft and too tactful.
The situations below aren't scored, and any judgment you do make is over to you.
Someone tells you a joke you have often heard before, hence it's no longer funny.
Do you
1) Without a smile, tell them you have heard it before.
2) Ignore it or change the subject.
3) Act like you think it was funny and tell them that it's a good joke.
Someone starts telling you some disparaging gossip about another person.
Do you
1) Widen your eyes and gleefully listen attentively.
2) Listen reluctantly.
3) Tell them immediately to stop or, as soon as possible, change the subject.
You play a game like chess with someone and realise they are not good at it.
Do you
1) Tell them they're not very good and won't be playing them again.
2) Suggest another game you could play together next time.
3) Keep playing with them, offering tips and even allowing them occasionally to take back moves.
