Don't get too wrapped up in sounding professional; give clear instructions in the best way you see fit while letting your interviewer see your fun side. To practice for these types of scenarios before your veterinary school MMI, practice giving basic instructions using only words and focus on your tone of voice. Also, don't hesitate to be encouraging as you answer to show your interviewer the type of student you will be with their program.

"First, let's make sure your shoes are on the right feet and your laces are untied. Okay, looks great! Now, I want you to take each end of your lace in each hand and straighten them out. Yes, just like that. Looks great! Now, wrap the left lace over the right lace and pull the left under the right and pull both ends tight. This is the first knot. From here, there are two methods for making your bows. I'm a loop, swoop, and pull fan and can't do bunny ears, so the next thing I'm going to have you do is make a full loop with the tag end now in your left hand and pinch it so you have about a two-inch long loop in it. That looks perfect. With it still pinched between your thumb and index finger, wrap the lace in your right hand around your thumb and loop it in your left hand. Take your right index finger, then push a loop between your left thumb and the lace you wrapped around. Now you have a second loop here, and you can pull both tight together to complete the tie. From here, for most daily situations, you are ready to go! If you plan on jogging or other physical activity, I would recommend a double-know where you would now take the two bows and tie them into another know. Looks like they should be good for now."

Remember to explain every step thoroughly. Don't hesitate to explain differences in methods and the benefits of double knotting should the person choose to do that.