What is Before You

During an interview, the interviewer ordered hot coffee for the candidate to relieve the stress. The coffee was kept before him. After a minute, the interviewer asked him, 'What is before you?' He replied 'Tea'.

The candidate was selected immediately. Why?




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Peter was in the 2nd bedroom.
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David was in the bathroom.

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I still say Peter was in the 2nd bedroom and Jennifer was in the bathroom.
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