Question 1 – Late-Night Activity
Your neighbour regularly leaves the house late at night and sometimes has visitors.
What is your most likely reaction?
What is your most likely reaction?
A. I would call the police because it doesn’t feel right. ( = 1 Capybara point )
B. I would mention it to another neighbour to see what they think. ( = 2 Capybara points)
C. I would keep an eye on it from time to time. ( = 3 Capybara points)
D. I would assume it’s none of my business unless something goes wrong. ( = 4 Capybara points)
E. I would respect their privacy and stay alert without making assumptions. ( = 5 Capybara points)
B. I would mention it to another neighbour to see what they think. ( = 2 Capybara points)
C. I would keep an eye on it from time to time. ( = 3 Capybara points)
D. I would assume it’s none of my business unless something goes wrong. ( = 4 Capybara points)
E. I would respect their privacy and stay alert without making assumptions. ( = 5 Capybara points)
Question 2 – Noise You’re Unsure About
One evening you hear raised voices from your neighbour’s apartment, but it doesn’t sound like immediate danger. What do you do?
A. Call the police to be safe. ( = 1 Capybara point )
B. Wait and see if someone else does something. ( = 2 Capybara points)
C. Ignore it completely. ( = 3 Capybara points)
D. Stay attentive and listen for signs of real trouble. ( = 4 Capybara points)
E. Check in carefully or offer help if it feels appropriate. ( = 5 Capybara points)
B. Wait and see if someone else does something. ( = 2 Capybara points)
C. Ignore it completely. ( = 3 Capybara points)
D. Stay attentive and listen for signs of real trouble. ( = 4 Capybara points)
E. Check in carefully or offer help if it feels appropriate. ( = 5 Capybara points)
Question 3 – Talking With Other Neighbours
In the hallway, another resident says they’re uncomfortable because they think your neighbour is a sex worker. How do you respond?
A. Agree and say it shouldn’t be happening in the building. ( = 1 Capybara point )
B. Nod and avoid the conversation. ( = 2 Capybara points)
C. Say you’d rather not get involved. ( = 3 Capybara points)
D. Suggest not jumping to conclusions. ( = 4 Capybara points)
E. Calmly say that everyone deserves safety and privacy, regardless of their work. ( = 5 Capybara points)
B. Nod and avoid the conversation. ( = 2 Capybara points)
C. Say you’d rather not get involved. ( = 3 Capybara points)
D. Suggest not jumping to conclusions. ( = 4 Capybara points)
E. Calmly say that everyone deserves safety and privacy, regardless of their work. ( = 5 Capybara points)
Question 4 – Your Own Discomfort
You feel uneasy about your neighbour’s work, even though nothing bad has happened.
What do you do with that feeling?
What do you do with that feeling?
A. Report it so it stops being your concern. ( = 1 Capybara point )
B. Complain to the landlord or building manager. ( = 2 Capybara points)
C. Avoid contact as much as possible. ( = 3 Capybara points)
D. Try to understand where the discomfort comes from. ( = 4 Capybara points)
E. Acknowledge the feeling but choose respectful, non-judgemental behaviour. ( = 5 Capybara points)
B. Complain to the landlord or building manager. ( = 2 Capybara points)
C. Avoid contact as much as possible. ( = 3 Capybara points)
D. Try to understand where the discomfort comes from. ( = 4 Capybara points)
E. Acknowledge the feeling but choose respectful, non-judgemental behaviour. ( = 5 Capybara points)
Question 5 – Offering Support
Your neighbour casually mentions feeling unsafe one night. How do you react?
A. Tell them they should change their work. ( = 1 Capybara point )
B. Say you don’t want to get involved. ( = 2 Capybara points)
C. Advise them to call the police. ( = 3 Capybara points)
D. Ask what would make them feel safer. ( = 4 Capybara points)
E. Let them know they can contact you in an emergency, on their terms. ( = 5 Capybara points)
B. Say you don’t want to get involved. ( = 2 Capybara points)
C. Advise them to call the police. ( = 3 Capybara points)
D. Ask what would make them feel safer. ( = 4 Capybara points)
E. Let them know they can contact you in an emergency, on their terms. ( = 5 Capybara points)
Question 6 – Boundaries
You want to be a good neighbour without interfering. What feels right to you?
A. Keeping a close watch on their comings and goings. ( = 1 Capybara point )
B. Taking mental notes, just in case. ( = 2 Capybara points)
C. Keeping your distance and saying hello when needed. ( = 3 Capybara points)
D. Staying aware but not monitoring. ( = 4 Capybara points)
E. Respecting privacy and being available only if support is needed. ( = 5 Capybara points)
B. Taking mental notes, just in case. ( = 2 Capybara points)
C. Keeping your distance and saying hello when needed. ( = 3 Capybara points)
D. Staying aware but not monitoring. ( = 4 Capybara points)
E. Respecting privacy and being available only if support is needed. ( = 5 Capybara points)
Question 7 – Trusting Information
You hear different opinions about sex work in your neighbourhood. Who do you trust most?
A. Rumours and gut feeling. ( = 1 Capybara point )
B. What neighbours say. ( = 2 Capybara points)
C. News headlines. ( = 3 Capybara points)
D. Official information and research. ( = 4 Capybara points)
E. Sex worker-led organisations and support groups. ( = 5 Capybara points)
B. What neighbours say. ( = 2 Capybara points)
C. News headlines. ( = 3 Capybara points)
D. Official information and research. ( = 4 Capybara points)
E. Sex worker-led organisations and support groups. ( = 5 Capybara points)
Question 8 – About You: How Do You Usually React?
When something in your neighbourhood feels unfamiliar or uncomfortable, what do you usually do first?
A. Act quickly so the situation stops. ( = 1 Capybara point )
B. Talk to others to confirm my concern. ( = 2 Capybara point )
C. Feel uneasy but do nothing. ( = 3 Capybara point )
D. Take time to think before reacting. ( = 4 Capybara point )
E. Pause, observe calmly, and seek reliable information if needed. ( = 5 Capybara point )
B. Talk to others to confirm my concern. ( = 2 Capybara point )
C. Feel uneasy but do nothing. ( = 3 Capybara point )
D. Take time to think before reacting. ( = 4 Capybara point )
E. Pause, observe calmly, and seek reliable information if needed. ( = 5 Capybara point )
Question 9 – About You: What Matters Most?
What matters most to you as a neighbour?
A. Order and control. ( = 1 Capybara point )
B. Knowing what’s going on. ( = 2 Capybara point )
C. Avoiding conflict. ( = 3 Capybara point )
D. Safety for everyone. ( = 4 Capybara point )
E. Safety, dignity, and respect for everyone involved. ( = 5 Capybara point )
B. Knowing what’s going on. ( = 2 Capybara point )
C. Avoiding conflict. ( = 3 Capybara point )
D. Safety for everyone. ( = 4 Capybara point )
E. Safety, dignity, and respect for everyone involved. ( = 5 Capybara point )
38–45 Capybara points = You Are a Calm and Supportive Neighbour
Like a capybara, you stay grounded, respectful, and observant. Your behaviour helps create a safer neighbourhood without unnecessary interference.
Like a capybara, you stay grounded, respectful, and observant. Your behaviour helps create a safer neighbourhood without unnecessary interference.
30–37 Capybara points = You Are Learning to Be a Better Ally
You’re thoughtful and well-intentioned. With a bit more awareness, your choices can become even more supportive.
You’re thoughtful and well-intentioned. With a bit more awareness, your choices can become even more supportive.
20 Capybara points or less = There’s Still Some Work to Do
Some reactions may unintentionally cause harm. Becoming a better neighbour starts with reflection and learning.
Some reactions may unintentionally cause harm. Becoming a better neighbour starts with reflection and learning.