During a meeting, a colleague suddenly becomes very upset and starts yelling. How should you react?

A. Join in the yelling to show support.

B. Calmly ask them to take a deep breath and discuss the issue privately.

C. Ignore them and continue with the meeting.

D. Laugh at the situation to lighten the mood.

E. None of the above

Answer: B. Calmly ask them to take a deep breath and discuss the issue privately.

Calmly addressing the upset colleague helps de-escalate the situation and allows for a more constructive conversation.

Posted in: Type 1 - Situation Reaction Test - Verbal Reasoning