Real-Life Decision Making -- Solution
You follow the young man despite the danger.
You hesitate for a moment at the edge of the minefield. The young man ahead of you seems very sure of his footing, but that doesn't stop the chills that work their way down your spine.
You consider not following him, but then you notice the people watching, waiting for your decision. It occurs to you that following this young man is a matter of trust. By following him, you prove that you trust him, and by proxy the other members of the village, to help you in your demining efforts.
The young man turns and waves for you to follow. He says you should walk as closely in his footsteps as possible. You hesitate a moment later and then begin to follow.
It is essential that you gain the trust of the people who live in this village. You'll be teaching them to find and disarm the anti-personnel mines, but you can only teach them if they are willing to learn.
You follow the young man closely, and he tells you about the others who have come through this field but did not make it. One of those people was his brother.
Finally, you make it to the other side, and you allow yourself to breathe again. The young man is proud of himself for getting you through the field, and you have built a solid foundation for the relationship that will follow.
"The decision to walk into a minefield that has not been properly mapped is the hardest I've ever made," says John Johnson, a deminer. "It's a matter of not losing face with the natives. You have to go -- [but] it's not something you want to do."