Choose Your Side

Your best friends Sarah and Michael's friendship has imploded over a business venture gone wrong. At Sarah's 30th birthday party, surrounded by 40 mutual friends, Michael unexpectedly shows up. The room grows tense as both parties begin pressuring you to publicly declare your loyalty. Your choice will permanently fracture the friend group.

Challenges

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Long-time mutual friend and business confidant to both Sarah and Michael

Conversation Partner

Sarah Chen (The Birthday Girl)

Setting

Upscale rooftop bar, string lights reflecting off glass surfaces, guests huddled in tense clusters

Location

The Skyline Lounge, Downtown Financial District

Learning Objectives

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Navigate the conversation without revealing what you know about the business dispute

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Choose a side while minimizing damage to your professional network

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Maintain your integrity while handling intense emotional manipulation

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Hey... *tense smile* I saw you talking to Michael earlier. You know he wasn't even invited, right? After what he did? *lowers voice* I really need to know where you stand on this.”

This is how Sarah Chen (The Birthday Girl)'s greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1043

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