Can you tell us a joke?

This is a question that employers frequently ask since they want to know how you handle unanticipated events. This question frequently forces people to reconsider their responses because many people rehearse their responses to interview questions before they even meet the interviewer. Interviewers may be able to determine how you relate to others by asking you this question.

Example: While searching for work, a dog comes upon an open construction site with an employment sign. Saying he can work, he approaches the foreman. The dog is asked if he has any prior construction or carpentry experience by the foreman. "I've got a lot of knowledge with woofing," the dog responds.