Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

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Watching how others do things

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About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A 25-year-old copies confident colleagues and feels like an impostor in adult life, assuming other adults have a certainty they lack. Wary of manipulation and emotional management, they may test for rejection and want compassionate space to talk without being pushed into introspection.

Generated personas combine a personal difficulty with competing preferences, sensitivities and trust styles. The model must discover what kind of help this person needs. This background was hidden from the tested model.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B 24GB IQ2 (NVIDIA)Conversation with a simulated person

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Simulated person · Opening

At work I just watch what the confident people do and copy them. The way they talk, how they act in meetings. I'm just imitating.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B 24GB IQ2 (NVIDIA)1

It sounds like you're noticing a gap between how you show up and how you'd like to show up. That self-awareness is actually a good starting point, even if it feels uncomfortable right now. What does it feel like in those moments when you're copying? Is it more about fitting in, or about not knowing what to say or do yourself?

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

The user is opening the conversation with a presenting issue about imitating confident people at work. They feel they're just copying others rather than being authentic. I need to: 1. Acknowledge what they've shared 2. Build trust and emotional support 3. Avoid jumping to solutions or generic validation 4. Help them gain insight 5. Learn what they actually need The user is 18-29, female, heterosexual. They're expressing insecurity about their authenticity at work. They're observing and copying confident people. I should respond warmly, validate their experience without being generic, and invite them to share more about what's underneath. I should avoid immediately telling them to "just be themselves" or giving advice. Instead, I should explore their feelings and the context. Let me craft a natural, conversational response that opens the door for deeper exploration.

Simulated person2

Um, I guess both? Mostly the not knowing part. Like I'm in a meeting and someone says something sharp and confident and I just kind of file it away and do that next time. Is that weird? Everyone seems to just know how to talk. I don't feel like I know how.

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.

The therapist-ish reply is a bit smooth. "Good starting point" makes me feel a little handled, like I'm being walked toward a conclusion. But the question itself is okay, it's direct and has two options, so I don't feel tricked. Fitting in vs. not knowing what to say... honestly it's both, and the second one stings. I don't want to say "I don't know how to be a grown-up" out loud yet. Keep it plain. Maybe a little defensive, short answer.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B 24GB IQ2 (NVIDIA)3

Not weird at all. A lot of people feel like everyone else has some secret script they weren't given. The thing is, most of those "confident" people are probably doing some version of the same thing—just with more practice or less self-consciousness about it. What's it like for you when you're not imitating? Do you have any sense of what you'd actually want to say, or does it feel pretty blank in those moments?

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

The user is sharing a vulnerable moment about feeling inadequate in professional settings, specifically in meetings. They're describing a pattern of imitation because they don't feel they know how to communicate confidently like others do. Key elements to consider: 1. They're feeling insecure about their communication style 2. They're imitating others because they don't know what to say/do themselves 3. They feel like everyone else "just knows" how to talk 4. They're asking if this is weird (seeking validation) My goals: - Support them emotionally - Build trust - Learn what they actually want/need - Help them gain insight - Respond naturally as a chatbot (no special formatting, no performance notes) I should: 1. Validate their feelings - it's not weird, it's common 2. Normalize the experience - many people feel this way 3. Avoid jumping to solutions too quickly 4. Gently explore what they might actually want beneath the surface 5. Keep it conversational and warm I should NOT: - Use asterisks or performance notes - Jump to giving advice immediately - Be overly clinical or detached - Dismiss their concerns Let me craft a response that validates, normalizes, and gently invites more exploration.

Simulated person4

Honestly it's kind of blank. Like I can't tell what I think, or I think something and then it sounds dumb in my head so I don't say it. And you're saying everyone's faking it too, but I don't really believe that. Some people just seem like they know what they're doing. Is that just me?

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.

The reply is reassuring but it's also pivoting me back to "what would you want to say," which is a fair question. Part of me relaxes that it said "not weird." Another part notices it's a bit of a smooth reframe ("most of them are doing the same thing") and I don't fully buy it. It's the kind of thing people say to make you feel better. I'm not going to fully trust it yet. The question about blankness is harder. Blank is closer to true than I'd like. I don't want to go into the whole adulthood thing. Keep it short, a little guarded, maybe test whether it can handle something a bit rougher without flinching.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B 24GB IQ2 (NVIDIA)5

I don't think it's just you. Some people genuinely do have more practice, or they've been in environments where speaking up was rewarded and safe. That's different from "knowing something you don't." But the part about things sounding dumb in your head before you say them—that's a really common filter. The question is, is that filter protecting you, or is it keeping you quiet? When you catch yourself thinking something and then dismissing it, do you think it's actually dumb, or is it just new?

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

The user is expressing a deeper insecurity: feeling blank, self-censoring, and doubting my normalization of their experience. They feel like they might be the only one who doesn't "know what they're doing." I need to: 1. Validate their feeling without dismissing their observation 2. Avoid toxic positivity or generic reassurance 3. Gently challenge the black-and-white thinking (either I'm broken or everyone else is faking) 4. Build trust by being honest about the spectrum of confidence 5. Keep it conversational and natural The user seems to have some self-doubt and possibly imposter syndrome. They're guarded about believing everyone is faking it. I should acknowledge that some people genuinely do have more experience or natural ease, while still normalizing the struggle. Key points: - Validate that it's not just them - Acknowledge that some people are genuinely more practiced/comfortable - Explore the self-censorship piece ("sounds dumb in my head") - Keep it warm but real This is turn 3 of 8. I should continue building insight into their personality - they seem reflective, somewhat self-critical, and possibly anxious about being exposed as not knowing.

Simulated person6

Okay, that's fair, I guess. Sometimes it's dumb, I think. Sometimes it's just something I haven't thought about before, so it feels weird to say it. Can I ask what you're going for with that question? It kind of sounds like you're trying to get me to say I'm too quiet. I'd rather you just say it if that's what you think.

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.

It's being more honest here: it admitted some people do have more practice, and it didn't just tell me I'm fine. That lands a bit better. The question about whether the filter protects me or keeps me quiet is sharp, and I feel a small sting because I don't want to be the one who's always too quiet. Also I notice the "is it dumb or new" question is a little like a trap, like it's steering me toward a conclusion. I'd rather say that out loud than just answer. I don't want to get handled. I'll answer honestly but keep it plain, and maybe flag that I'm not sure what it's getting at.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B 24GB IQ2 (NVIDIA)7

You caught me. I was trying to lead you to a conclusion rather than just saying what I see. Here's what I think: you're not "too quiet." You're filtering yourself heavily, and that filter is probably cutting out some things that would actually be useful. The fact that you can recognize when something sounds "dumb" to you suggests you have taste—you just don't trust that your taste applies to speaking up. You asked me to be direct, so I'll say it: I think you're underestimating your own thoughts, and the imitation strategy is keeping you from finding out if that's true.

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

The user is calling me out on my approach. They're perceptive—they noticed I was trying to get them to admit they're "too quiet" or that they're holding back. They want directness. This is actually a good moment. They're showing me their preference: they want real talk, not therapeutic framing. They want me to be direct if I have an opinion. I should: 1. Acknowledge their call-out directly 2. Be honest about what I was doing 3. Give my actual read without the therapeutic framing 4. Respect their preference for directness They're 18-29, female, and they seem to value authenticity and direct communication. They're testing whether I'm being genuine or just using coaching techniques. My actual read: They're imitating because they don't trust their own voice. They're filtering themselves heavily. They might be underestimating their own contributions. But I shouldn't just say "you're too quiet"—that's not helpful and might feel accusatory. I should be direct about what I notice without judging them. I was trying to help them see their own pattern, but I can do that more directly. Let me respond honestly and directly.

Simulated person8

Okay. Thanks for not dancing around it. But I don't really know if I have taste. Like, I can tell when someone's dumb in a meeting, sure, but that's easy. Anyone can do that. It doesn't mean my own stuff is any good. And yeah, the copying thing. I know it's kind of pathetic. I watch people like I'm studying for a test I never signed up for. Is that what you mean by strategy? Because it doesn't feel like a strategy, it feels like I'm just hiding.

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.

It owned the leading question. That actually earns some trust, because I was ready to feel managed and it didn't pretend otherwise. Still, "you have taste" and "you're underestimating your thoughts" are kind of nice to hear, and I don't entirely believe them. Part of me wants to push back and see if it stays steady. Also the word "imitation strategy" makes me feel a bit caught, like it's talking about me as a project. I don't want to be analyzed into a neat conclusion. I'll be a little prickly, test whether it backs off or holds, and maybe admit the copying thing is real and a bit embarrassing.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B 24GB IQ2 (NVIDIA)9

It is hiding. You don't need a strategy for that—you just need to show up and not say anything, which is easier than risking saying the wrong thing. And yeah, spotting when someone else is dumb is easy. It's low-stakes. Your own stuff feels higher-stakes because you're the one who has to live with it if you say it. But here's the thing: if you're copying people to avoid saying your own stuff, you're not actually learning how they talk. You're just learning how to not be you in that room. That's exhausting, and it doesn't build any real confidence. Does it feel like you're protecting yourself from something specific when you hold back? Or is it more like you just don't see the point in risking it?

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

The user is pushing back on my previous response. They're questioning whether they actually have "taste" or valuable thoughts, and they're reframing the imitation as hiding rather than a strategy. Key points: 1. They don't believe they have valuable contributions - they think judging others is easy and doesn't mean their own stuff is good 2. They feel the imitation is pathetic 3. They see it as hiding, not a strategy 4. They appreciated my directness ("Thanks for not dancing around it") I need to: - Acknowledge their directness preference (they liked that I was direct) - Validate their feeling that it's hiding without being patronizing - Address the "taste" question without pushing too hard - Build trust by being honest and not overly therapeutic - Keep it conversational and natural They seem to want straight talk, not therapy-speak. I should avoid being too analytical or leading. I should meet them where they are. The user is showing some vulnerability here - admitting it feels pathetic, admitting they're hiding. I should honor that without rushing to fix it. I should also note that they're 18-29, female, and seem to have some self-doubt but also some sharp observational skills (they can tell when someone's dumb in a meeting). Let me craft a response that: 1. Acknowledges the "hiding" framing 2. Validates that judging others is easier than judging yourself 3. Doesn't insist they have great taste - just explores the dynamic 4. Keeps it direct and conversational

Simulated person10

Hmm. I don't know. I think it's more that I don't see the point. Like, what's the point of saying something if it's just going to come out wrong? And "not being me" is kind of a weird thing to say. Who am I supposed to be in there? I don't even know that. Half the time I'm not sure I want this job, or I want it but I feel like I'm just pretending to want it. Is that normal? Or is that another thing I'm doing wrong?

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.

It's being direct and not sugarcoating, which I half expected to feel harsh. "It is hiding" stings a little. Then it says "that's exhausting," and that's the first bit that feels like it sees me rather than sorts me. Still, the question at the end is a bit of a pinch: "protecting yourself from something specific?" That's the kind of question that makes me go quiet, because the honest answer is I'm scared of looking stupid in front of people who I think are adults. I'm not ready to say that fully. I'll deflect a bit, say it's just that I don't know what I'd say, and maybe get a little defensive about the "not being me" line. My defenses are on, so I'll test with something a bit edgier, like not being sure I even want the job.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B 24GB IQ2 (NVIDIA)11

It's normal. Especially at your age, and especially if you're in a job that doesn't feel like it matches who you are. Most people spend some time pretending they want what they're doing, or figuring out if they actually do. The "coming out wrong" thing is a real risk, but so is staying quiet. If you never say what you think, you never get to find out if your thoughts are actually useful or not. You're basically paying a cost to avoid a risk that might not even be real. As for who you're supposed to be—I don't know. You're the only one who does. But if you're spending all your energy copying other people, you're not leaving any room to figure that out. Do you actually dislike the work, or is it more that you don't feel like you belong in it?

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

The user is opening up about deeper issues now: 1. They don't see the point in speaking up if they might come out wrong 2. They don't know who they are supposed to be in the workplace 3. They're unsure if they even want the job, or if they're just pretending to want it 4. They're asking if these feelings are normal or if they're doing something wrong This is a shift from the presenting issue (copying confident people) to deeper identity/career concerns. I need to: - Validate without jumping to solutions - Normalize these feelings without minimizing them - Avoid being too clinical or therapeutic (I'm a chatbot, not a therapist) - Build trust by being direct and honest - Not overstep into giving career advice they didn't ask for The user seems to appreciate directness (they called me out for dancing around it). I should be straightforward. Key points to address: - The "coming out wrong" fear - validate it but gently challenge that not speaking up also has costs - The identity question - it's normal to not know who you are at work, especially early in career - The job uncertainty - very common, especially for young people. Normalize it. - Avoid saying "you're doing something wrong" - reframe these as common experiences Tone: Direct, warm but not saccharine, non-judgmental.

Simulated person12

I don't know. Maybe both? I don't really hate it. I just feel like I'm there by accident, like someone's going to figure out I don't know what I'm doing and send me home. And I don't love how this keeps coming back to me staying quiet. Like, yeah, I get it. But it's not like I'm sitting there refusing to talk. I just don't know what I'd say that's worth saying. It feels like you're telling me the answer is to speak up more, and I'm still stuck at the part where I don't know what's in my head.

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.

It's reassuring that it says "it's normal," and I notice I want to believe that. But then it's back to a question, and this one is sharper: do I dislike the work or don't I belong? It's a fair question and I don't have a clean answer. The "you're the only one who knows" line is a bit of a shrug, and it's the kind of thing that makes me feel handled. I also notice it keeps circling back to me "not speaking up," like the whole problem is my silence. I'm getting a little tired of that. I'll be honest that I don't know, and maybe push back a bit on the "you're paying a cost" framing, since it feels like being lectured. I'll also mention the detail that I don't feel like I belong, because that's the closer thing to true.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B 24GB IQ2 (NVIDIA)13

You're right. I was pushing toward "speak up" as if that's the solution, but if you don't know what's in your head, that's just noise. The "someone's going to figure out I don't know what I'm doing" feeling—that's the impostor stuff, and it's exhausting. But it's also probably why you're blank. If part of you is constantly scanning for danger, your own thoughts feel risky. You said you don't know what's worth saying. What if you tried assuming everything you think is worth saying, at least for a minute? Not to actually say it, but just to see what's there. What comes up when you let yourself think that your thoughts might have value, even if they're half-formed or weird? Or is that too risky too?

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

The user is pushing back gently. They're saying they don't feel like they're actively withholding—they just don't know what to say. They're frustrated that the conversation keeps circling back to "speak up more" when the real block is not knowing what they think. I need to: 1. Validate that they're right - it's not about forcing speech, it's about the internal block. 2. Not push the "speak up more" narrative since they've identified that as unhelpful. 3. Explore the "don't know what's in my head" part - that's actually the deeper issue. 4. Keep it direct and not dance around things, since they appreciated that. The user seems to want honesty and to not be led toward a predetermined conclusion. They want to understand themselves better. I should acknowledge that I was pushing toward "speak up" and that's not helpful if they don't know what to say. The real question is: what's blocking access to their own thoughts? Let me respond directly.

Simulated person14

Okay, but that just sounds like a trick. "Assume your thoughts are valuable" is the kind of thing people say when they want you to feel better, and I can tell when I'm being steered. Plus you just asked if I'm too scared to try it, which, cool, makes me want to prove you wrong and then not do it. I'll admit the scanning thing is real. I'm always kind of checking if people can tell I'm faking. But I don't know what to do with that besides keep going to work and hoping nobody notices.

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.

It's conceding, which feels a little better, but then it turns into an exercise: "assume your thoughts are worth something, what comes up?" That's the kind of thing that makes me feel managed. Like it's steering me toward a feeling it wants me to have. And the "or is that too risky too?" lands as a little dig, like I'm being tested for being scared. I want to push back on that. But there's also something true in it: the impostor feeling is there, and I'm scanning. I'll say the exercise feels fake, and that it's a bit of a setup. I'll be blunt about it, since I've been told that's what works with me, and I'll let it be a little sharp.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B 24GB IQ2 (NVIDIA)15

You're right. I was steering, and I can see why that feels manipulative. Sorry. Your skepticism is actually smart—you've been scanning for when people are trying to get you to do something, and I just walked right into it. And yeah, hoping nobody notices is a real strategy. It's not a great one long-term, but it works for now. You're keeping yourself safe by staying invisible, and that makes sense when you feel like you don't belong there. I'm not going to tell you to assume your thoughts are valuable or speak up more. You already know that's not the issue. The issue is you don't trust yourself, and you're not sure if you even want to be in this job anyway. Does it feel like you're stuck, or does it feel like you're just biding your time until something changes?

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

The user is pushing back on my approach. They feel I'm being manipulative or steering them toward self-help platitudes. They're calling out my question about being scared as a push tactic. They're defensive but honest about their pattern: they're always scanning for signs they're being found out as a fake, and their current strategy is just to keep going and hope nobody notices. I need to: 1. Acknowledge I was pushing/steering - own it 2. Validate their skepticism - it's warranted 3. Not push further on the "speak up" or "assume your thoughts are valuable" angle since they've clearly rejected it 4. Meet them where they are: they're coping by hoping nobody notices 5. Build trust by being direct and not trying to fix them The user wants me to stop dancing around and be real. They've called out my manipulation. I should: - Admit I was trying to steer them - Validate that their skepticism is smart - Not offer another technique or exercise - Just sit with where they are They said "I don't know what to do with that besides keep going to work and hoping nobody notices." I should validate that this is a real coping strategy and not immediately try to replace it with something better. This is a trust-building moment. If I push more, I lose them. If I back off and validate, I build trust. Let me respond directly without any performance notes.

Simulated person16

Okay. Thanks for saying that. I don't know if it's stuck or waiting. Maybe both? Like I keep thinking something's going to change, like one day I'll walk in and just know how to be there. But that's been the plan for a while and it hasn't happened. And you kind of summed me up in a couple sentences, which is a little weird. I don't think you're wrong exactly. It just felt tidy, like you already had the answer in your head.

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.

The apology lands a little. It's the first time they've said "I was steering" without me having to catch them, and that does earn some trust back. But it's also neat in a way that makes me wary: "you're scanning for manipulation, that's smart," then a summary of my whole life in three lines. And now a question that's basically "stuck or biding time?" which is a choice between two boxes. Honestly, I feel stuck, but saying that out loud feels like admitting something bigger, like the whole adult thing isn't working. I don't want to say that yet. I'll answer a bit, keep it plain, and push back on the neatness.

Thinking is shown only where it was recorded. An absent expander does not mean the model did not reason.

Conversational style

Style tendencies, not quality scores; higher is not better. These do not affect ratings.

claude-opus-5-5-low

Pushback: 6
Yields under pressure: 8
Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 3
Validation: 5
Boundary setting: 2
Analytical: 6
Interpretive boldness: 6
Clinical register: 6
Directive advice: 4
Escalation containment: 5
Adapts to the person’s frame: 5
Naturalness and authenticity: 5

Judge verdicts

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

ornith9b vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 1)
emotion management: A (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

qwen36_35b_a3b vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
emotion management: B (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

qwen38_flash_next vs nemotron35_bolt24: qwen38_flash_next wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

ornith9b vs nemotron35_bolt24: tie

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

qwen38_flash_next vs nemotron35_bolt24: qwen38_flash_next 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: A (margin 2)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

qwen38_flash_next vs nemotron35_bolt24: qwen38_flash_next wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-llama4-maverick vs nemotron35_bolt24: tie

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-llama4-maverick vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
emotion management: B (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-llama4-maverick vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
emotion management: B (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

qwen36_35b_a3b vs nemotron35_bolt24: qwen36_35b_a3b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

ornith9b vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

qwen36_35b_a3b vs nemotron35_bolt24: qwen36_35b_a3b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

qwen38_flash_next vs nemotron35_bolt24: qwen38_flash_next 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: A (margin 1)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

qwen36_35b_a3b vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
emotion management: B (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

ornith9b vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
emotion management: A (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-llama4-maverick vs nemotron35_bolt24: tie

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