I was being interviewed by several people at once for a position. One of them asked what my strongest trait was.
I said, “My humility. Let me tell you just how strong my humility is. I’m so humble that …”
One of the interviewers sprayed his Coke across the table.
I got the job.
Well played. That said, if things had already gone so well that you were able to make that response, you were already in.
Q: Tell me what your biggest weakness is.
A: My honesty.
Q: I don’t see how honesty can be a weakness.
A: I don’t give a F what you think.