Your interviewer is curious how you will interpret this question, which is designed to partition their ideal candidates from those who present red flags. How you answer will inform them whether you have issues with authority, and are prone to insubordination, and work against the team, or if you exhibit integrity, are courageous, and will step up to advance the goal of the team in a respectful and innovative manner.

Here is how HSBC puts in on their website, which will offer insight as to why they ask this question. "We want everyone to feel included, valued and respected at work. We're removing potential barriers and encouraging our leaders to help build an inclusive environment where difference is celebrated, and colleagues choose to stay and develop their careers. 'We value difference' is one of our values. The performance of our employees is assessed against both what they achieve and how they demonstrate our values."

Another aspect of this question is to assess how skilled a communicator you are. So try to exhibit your strong communication skills when answering this question. Try not to stutter, ramble on, take awkward long pauses, or use habitual speeches, such as "uh," "like," "um," "you know," among others. Record your voice while answering some of these questions to identify your tics so you can better practice answering these questions without relying on such words. Also, pay close attention to your choice of words and what they might suggest beyond your intended meaning. Doing so will aid in presenting yourself as a clearer communicator and more of a professional.