Which of the following is not a tangible action you should do if you overhear a negative comment about race?

• A. Listen
• B. Confront the speaker
• C. Document the incident
• D. Notify a supervisor

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is telling the difference between a passive response and concrete steps that address harassment. When you overhear a negative comment about race, the actions that have a tangible, observable impact are confronting the speaker, documenting the incident, or notifying a supervisor. These create a record, signal that the behavior is not acceptable, and trigger an appropriate response or investigation.

Listening, while important for understanding and supporting others, does not by itself produce a formal response or accountability. It’s a passive response and doesn’t establish a record or prompt an institutional remedy. So, among the options, listening is not a tangible action you should take to address the incident.