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Maybe we could...

The packing shed

In some cultures you only give your opinion or make suggestions when invited. Some migrants can be unsure when and how it is appropriate to give opinions in the New Zealand workplace. Three farm workers are meeting to work out the best order for completing the different components of a task. New migrant Lita has the results of a trial run showing what worked best.

If you were Helen what would you do in this situation?

  1. Ask Dave to get hold of a copy of the test results later so they can check that their decision is supported by the results.
  2. You chose:
    Ask Dave to get hold of a copy of the test results later so they can check that their decision is supported by the results.
    Best choice:
    Ask Lita directly to contribute. She has the results they need but seems reluctant to add her opinion.
  3. Ask Lita directly to contribute. She has the results they need but seems reluctant to add her opinion.
  4. Best choice:
    Ask Lita directly to contribute. She has the results they need but seems reluctant to add her opinion.
  5. Make the decision without Lita as she doesn't seem worried about where it goes.
  6. You chose:
    Make the decision without Lita as she doesn't seem worried about where it goes.
    Best choice:
    Ask Lita directly to contribute. She has the results they need but seems reluctant to add her opinion.