Describe a time when you utilized humor to diffuse a tense situation at work.

Interviewers ask this to gauge your ability to use humor appropriately and effectively in the workplace. It also evaluates your sensitivity to the atmosphere and your colleagues' feelings.

Share a specific instance where humor eased tension. For example, 'During a night shift, a stressful situation arose as we were short-staffed. I made a light-hearted joke about our coffee supply running low, which broke the ice and got everyone laughing, improving morale and teamwork for the rest of the night.'