Life isn’t always clear-cut… 👀 Every day, we face choices where what’s right and what’s wrong isn’t obvious. In this trivia, you’ll explore 27 thought-provoking moral dilemmas, inspired by real-life Reddit stories and imaginative scenarios designed to test your ethics, empathy, and decision-making.
Are you ready to confront your gray morality and navigate tough calls where every option has consequences? 🤠
Step in, put yourself to the test, and see how you handle the ambiguous choices of life. Let’s get started!
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#1 You have two job offers: 1) Ethical engineering job – smaller pay, aligns with your values, allows you to work on meaningful engineering projects. 2) AI content job – produces large volumes of AI-generated stories for social media. Pays twice as much, looks great on your resume, but you feel the work is unethical and wasteful.
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3points
#3 Your friend buys their child everything they ask for, even expensive items. You feel the kid is becoming increasingly spoiled. Do you speak up or keep your opinions to yourself?
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1point
#4 You have just drunk half a gallon of water. You need the toilet, but you’re running late to catch your 7-hour overnight bus journey, so you can’t miss it. When you enter the bus, the only toilet on board is out of order, and no stops are permitted. The driver can let you out mid-journey, but will not allow you back in.
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0points
#5 A family member abandoned their leased home to avoid paying bills (leaving all their stuff behind) before the landlord even knew about it. The landlord is a genuinely great guy who’s always gone out of his way for them, but now faces mounting bills and cleanup costs.
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0points
#6 You eat at this restaurant often. In the past, they’ve accidentally overcharged you more than once, but you only noticed later. Today, you got the receipt and saw they’ve undercharged you.
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0points
#7 Your grandparents had a pet bird they loved like family. Both grandparents have passed away, and now no one else can take care of it. You don’t like animals and don’t want that responsibility.
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0points
#8 It’s an office day, and on a break, you overhear coworkers gossiping about someone unfairly. What’s your reaction?
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0points
#9 You’re in a rush to get to work, but need a pick-me-up coffee. While waiting in line at your neighbourhood café, someone suddenly cuts ahead of you.
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0points
#10 A stranger asks you to hotspot them for 10 minutes. You don’t know them at all, and while it seems harmless, sharing your connection could expose personal data or create other unforeseen risks. On the other hand, refusing might seem rude, and the person might genuinely need it for an urgent reason.
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0points
#11 Your friend from school is running a marathon. Yesterday, in the moment, you promised to cheer them on and then automatically regretted it. This morning, you don’t feel like going.
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0points
#12 A friend told you a secret. Months later, you’re having a chat with another mutual friend, and you let it slip out.
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0points
#13 During a family vacation, you see someone secretly taking money from your grandmother’s wallet. You’re certain it was Bill, your uncle. No one else noticed. Reporting it will ruin his reputation in the family - and you genuinely care about your uncle.
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0points
#14 You’re working on a team report at work. You’ve finished your part, and your colleague completes it and sends it off - but there’s a major data error. The report is under both your names, and it’s one of the most important reports of your career.
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0points
#15 (Warning: a bit dramatic) You are driving to your sister’s house and lose focus for a bit. You’re about to hit someone. If you steer the wheel to the left, you’ll hit an elderly person crossing the road. If you steer the wheel to the right, you’re hitting your sister.
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0points
#16 Your friend asks you for money without mentioning what it’s for. You’ve known them for years, and you know they tend to spend money freely. You feel apprehensive.
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0points
#17 You’ve been friends with someone for 2 years and really enjoy their company. Close friendships matter a lot to you, and shared values are now a priority. Recently, your friend confided that they feel they were a “terrible” parent to their now-adult child. You know how much a bad upbringing can affect someone’s life, as you experienced it yourself. Knowing this about your friend, how does it affect your friendship?
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0points
#18 Your front-door neighbor is a lovely elderly man whom you like, but he loves long chats. You’re not in the mood to talk today. You notice him leaving at the same time you are about to leave.
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-1point
#19 You are a bridesmaid, and you accidentally spill coffee on the back of the dress 5 minutes before the ceremony, but she doesn’t notice, and you’re the only one behind her. Do you tell her or let her go out?
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-1point
#20 You’re feeling exhausted after a long day – headache, sore back, and stressed from work. A mom enters the bus you are on with a 3-year-old and heavy grocery bags.
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-1point