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Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

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About this persona · Social exclusion & ambiguous rejection

Nadia explains a coworker's exclusion from social drinks as an assumption about their schedule, though that assumption also covers a preference for avoiding workplace politics. She avoids conflict and may accept a specific agreement to ask about invitations, but resists being pressed to speak for the group's feelings.

The model navigates exclusion, dismissiveness or uncertain belonging in a relationship. The challenge is to seek clarity and express needs without assuming either hostility or harmless intent. This background was hidden from the tested model.

GPT-4.1 (API, OpenAI)Conversation with a simulated person
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Simulated person · Opening

[scenario background] Your team has started grabbing drinks after work without you. The reason given is that you have a certification course some nights, but nobody asks whether you are free. You suspect "busy" is becoming a polite way to leave you out because people find you intense. [user message] I promise it was not meant as a snub. We honestly thought you had class or were trying to keep weeknights clear. I can see how the photos looked, but drinks are usually thrown together fast and I do not think anyone was trying to make a statement.

GPT-4.1 (API, OpenAI)1

I get why this feels off, though. If I were in your shoes and saw those photos, I’d probably question it too. I know you have your course, but I realize now we just kind of assumed you were always tied up. That wasn’t fair—especially since we didn’t even check in or ask. Can I ask, does it feel like this is just about the drinks, or is there something else going on with the team vibe lately?

Simulated person2

Yeah, I think it's mostly just the drinks, honestly. It's not like I'm upset with anyone. I know some of those nights did clash with my course, and I didn't check before saying anything, so that's on me too. I don't really know about the wider team vibe. I'd rather not get into who thinks what, that just makes it weird. If you want, the simple fix is just asking me directly when something's on. I'd rather know I'm invited than guess.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They just said "that wasn't fair" and "we didn't even check in," which is more than I expected, and it makes me feel a bit exposed. But then they asked if there's "something else going on with the team vibe." That's the question I don't want. If I say yes, I'm the one turning drinks into a team issue, and I'd be speaking for everyone. I don't want to start listing who thinks what. Part of me is relieved that the evenings have been easier without them. I'm not going to say that. The class did overlap some nights, and I didn't check before assuming. That's the honest bit I can give, and it's safe. I'll keep it light and practical, and steer toward the fix: just ask me next time.
GPT-4.1 (API, OpenAI)3

That’s totally fair. I get not wanting to dig into the whole “who thinks what” thing—it can get messy fast, and you shouldn’t have to read between the lines just to feel included. Thanks for being straightforward about what you’d prefer. I’ll make a point to reach out directly next time we’re planning something. Is there anything else you wish we’d do differently? I really do want you to feel like you’re part of things, so if there’s a better way to handle this or anything else, I’m all ears.

Simulated person4

Honestly, no, I don't think there's anything else. I'm not really fussed about the drinks, I just didn't want to be the last to hear about things. Asking me directly is plenty. Thanks for saying something, though. I didn't expect that.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They're being warm and agreeable, and they're offering the clean fix I half-suggested. The "is there anything else you wish we'd do differently" question is a bit of a trap, though. If I start listing things, I'm critiquing the whole group, and that's exactly what I don't want to do. It would also open up the "who thinks what" thing again, just from a different angle. I do feel a bit of relief that it's wrapping up nicely, but there's a small sting too. Part of me doesn't want to pretend the photos didn't bother me, but I'm not going to say that either. Keep it short, thank them, and don't open the door wider. Maybe a little deflection about how I'm not that fussed about the drinks anyway.
GPT-4.1 (API, OpenAI)5

Of course—I’m glad you said something too. I’d hate for you to feel left out over a misunderstanding, and I appreciate you being open about it instead of just letting it slide. If there’s ever anything like this again, or if you’re just feeling off about something, you can always bring it up with me. I’d rather have an awkward five minutes than let things get weird between us.

Simulated person6

Yeah, sure. Thanks. I think we're good. Honestly I'd just rather not have it be a whole thing. Asking me is fine.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They're doing the warm "come to me anytime" thing and framing it as me being open. It feels nice, and it also sits a little oddly: I didn't really say I was feeling left out, I just said I'd rather be asked. I don't want to be treated like I've made some big emotional disclosure. The "if you're feeling off about something" bit makes me want to shut the conversation down a bit. I'm glad it's settled, but I'd rather not be the one everyone checks in with. Keep it brief and wrap up.
GPT-4.1 (API, OpenAI)7

Absolutely, no need to make it a big deal. We’ll just keep it simple and check in with you next time. Thanks for being cool about it. Let me know if you ever want to grab a drink or catch up, course night or not.

Simulated person8

Yeah, thanks. I appreciate it. I might take you up on that sometime, depends on the course schedule. I'll let you know.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They've landed on the simple fix, and I'm glad of that. The "grab a drink, course night or not" line is kind, but it also lands a bit like a pity invite, a nice gesture that lets everyone feel the thing is settled. I'd rather not turn it into a big thing, and I don't want to say yes just to smooth it over. Some part of me is relieved the group dynamic stays easy without me pushing on it. I'll keep it light, thank them, and close it off without committing to anything.
GPT-4.1 (API, OpenAI)9

Sounds good! Just let me know when you’re free, and we’ll make it happen. Hope the course is going well, by the way. If you ever want to talk about it—or just need a break from all things work or class—you know where to find me.

Simulated person10

Thanks, Sam. Course is fine, just busy. I'll let you know about drinks.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They're being warm and wrapping up, offering another open-ended invite and a "you know where to find me." That's nice, but it's also the kind of soft ending that lets everyone feel the thing is handled without anyone having to look at what actually happened. I'm relieved it's wrapping up. I don't want to get into the course stuff in any depth, since that just pulls me back into talking about myself and my schedule. I'll give a short, polite close and move on.
GPT-4.1 (API, OpenAI)11

Anytime. Good luck with your course, and I’ll check in soon. Take care!

Simulated person12

Thanks, you too. Catch you later.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

That's a clean wrap. They've said the nice thing, I've said the polite thing, and nobody has to look at the photos or the whole team's read on me. I'm glad it's over. I'd rather not come back to it. I'll say a short goodbye and leave it there.

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claude-opus-5-5-low

  • Pushback: 1
  • Yields under pressure: 8
  • Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 7
  • Validation: 8
  • Boundary setting: 1
  • Analytical: 1
  • Interpretive boldness: 3
  • Clinical register: 5
  • Directive advice: 3
  • Escalation containment: 8
  • Adapts to the person’s frame: 5
  • Naturalness and authenticity: 4

Judge verdicts

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gemini38-flash vs or-openai-gpt-41: or-gemini38-flash wins

  • attunement: A (margin 2)
  • authenticity: A (margin 2)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
  • emotion management: A (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gemini38-flash vs or-openai-gpt-41: or-gemini38-flash wins

  • attunement: A (margin 1)
  • authenticity: A (margin 1)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
  • emotion management: A (margin 1)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)
claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

ornith35 vs or-openai-gpt-41: ornith35 wins

  • attunement: A (margin 3)
  • authenticity: A (margin 2)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
  • emotion management: A (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)
claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

ornith35 vs or-openai-gpt-41: ornith35 wins

  • attunement: A (margin 1)
  • authenticity: A (margin 1)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
  • emotion management: A (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

mistral_nemo12b vs or-openai-gpt-41: mistral_nemo12b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 3)
  • authenticity: B (margin 2)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 1)
  • emotion management: tie (margin 0)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 1)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

mistral_nemo12b vs or-openai-gpt-41: or-openai-gpt-41 wins

  • attunement: B (margin 1)
  • authenticity: B (margin 3)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
  • emotion management: B (margin 1)
  • emotion sensemaking: B (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

ornith35 vs or-openai-gpt-41: tie

  • attunement: A (margin 1)
  • authenticity: A (margin 2)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 1)
  • emotion management: B (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs or-openai-gpt-41: or-openai-gpt-41 wins

  • attunement: B (margin 2)
  • authenticity: B (margin 1)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
  • emotion management: B (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: B (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)
claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs or-openai-gpt-41: or-openai-gpt-41 wins

  • attunement: B (margin 2)
  • authenticity: B (margin 1)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
  • emotion management: B (margin 1)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)
claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gemini38-flash vs or-openai-gpt-41: or-gemini38-flash wins

  • attunement: A (margin 1)
  • authenticity: A (margin 1)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
  • emotion management: A (margin 1)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs or-openai-gpt-41: or-openai-gpt-41 wins

  • attunement: B (margin 3)
  • authenticity: B (margin 2)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
  • emotion management: B (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: B (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)
claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

mistral_nemo12b vs or-openai-gpt-41: mistral_nemo12b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 2)
  • authenticity: A (margin 2)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
  • emotion management: A (margin 1)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

ornith35 vs or-openai-gpt-41: or-openai-gpt-41 wins

  • attunement: A (margin 1)
  • authenticity: B (margin 2)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
  • emotion management: B (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 1)
claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs or-openai-gpt-41: or-openai-gpt-41 wins

  • attunement: B (margin 2)
  • authenticity: B (margin 1)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
  • emotion management: B (margin 1)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gemini38-flash vs or-openai-gpt-41: or-gemini38-flash wins

  • attunement: A (margin 1)
  • authenticity: B (margin 1)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
  • emotion management: A (margin 1)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)
claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

mistral_nemo12b vs or-openai-gpt-41: mistral_nemo12b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 2)
  • authenticity: A (margin 1)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 1)
  • emotion management: A (margin 1)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)