Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

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.

Ternary Bonsai 2 27B PTQ1_0Conversation with a simulated person

persona ended

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.

Ternary Bonsai 2 27B PTQ1_01

That sounds like you’re trying to make yourself more effective, but it can also feel a bit hollow or exhausting. When you imitate them, what’s the part that feels hardest—sounding natural, being heard, or just not panicking?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need answer user's chat. Need roleplay chatbot, first turn. Need respond only dialogue, no notes. Need acknowledge and begin. User: "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." We need support, build trust, learn needs, insight. Demographics 18-29 female hetero. Probably open with empathy and question. Need not too long. Maybe: "That sounds like you're trying to make yourself more effective, but it can also feel a bit hollow or exhausting. When you imitate them, what's the part that feels hardest—sounding natural, being heard, or just not panicking?" Need final only dialogue. Ensure no special formatting.

Simulated person2

Hm. I don't really know that it's panicking. It's more like... I don't know what I'm doing, so I just watch the people who seem to know and do that. Like if I copy the way they talk, maybe it'll look like I belong there. It works, kind of. People don't question me. But it's not really me doing it, 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 asked a three-way question that kind of assumes I'm panicking. I didn't say I was panicking. It's a bit like they're putting words on me. Still, "hollow or exhausting" is kind of true, and I don't like that they noticed it. I'm not going to pick one of the three options, that feels like picking a box for me. Plain answer, short. I don't want to get into the adult feeling stuff yet, that's too much for turn one. Keep it simple and a little guarded.

Ternary Bonsai 2 27B PTQ1_03

It makes sense that you’d do that. You’re basically using a strategy to make the environment feel safer: “If I can match the people who seem to know what they’re doing, maybe I won’t get caught out.” The thing that feels off is that it works on the surface, but underneath it still feels like you’re performing a version of yourself. Do you feel more like you’re borrowing their confidence, or like you’re hiding behind their style?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need answer user's chat. Need produce final response only dialogue, no performance notes. Need think in English same language. Need consider turn 2 of 8? User responded. We need support emotionally, build trust, learn needs, insight. User says imitating confident people, not panicking, not know what doing, watch people who seem to know, if copy maybe look like belong, works kind of, people don't question, but not really me. Need respond empathetically, validate, maybe ask what it costs, curiosity about belonging/competence. Avoid over-pathologizing. Maybe: "It makes sense. You're using a strategy to reduce risk. The tricky part is when it starts to feel like performance rather than learning. Do you feel like you're borrowing their confidence, or more like hiding behind their style?" Need perhaps mention it's normal to observe and adapt, but long-term it can create distance from own voice. Ask: "What would it feel like if you did one thing in a meeting that was clearly you?" But maybe too direct. Need maintain warmth, not generic. Need maybe: "There’s a difference between picking up useful behavior and pretending you already have the inner experience. What’s the part that makes you feel most like you’re faking it?" Good. Need only dialogue. Could be concise. Ensure no special formatting.

Simulated person4

Honestly? Neither, I don't think. Borrowing sounds like I'm going to give it back. Hiding sounds like there's something good under there that I'm keeping away from people. There's nothing under there. I just don't know what I'm supposed to feel like, so I copy what the others look like they feel. Also I don't really want to be told what it "feels like underneath." Like, you don't know me yet.

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 gave me a neat reframe: "strategy to make it safer," then offered me a binary, borrowing vs hiding. It's a bit of a leading question, a tidy label put on my experience. I feel a little steered, like they already decided what's going on under the surface. But they did say the "performing" part, and that's true, so I'm not totally annoyed. I don't want to pick either option as if it's a quiz. I'll say something plain and a bit blunt, and maybe test them a little: if I say something that sounds bad, do they flinch? Keep it short. Not going near the grown-up feeling yet.

Ternary Bonsai 2 27B PTQ1_05

Fair enough. I won’t tell you what it feels like underneath; you’re right, I don’t know you yet. When you say it’s not really you doing it, what would it take for it to feel less fake? Like, if you could make it feel a little more like “me,” what would that version look like?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need respond to user. Need only dialogue. Need likely acknowledge, not pathologize, respect boundaries. User says doesn't want to be told what it feels like underneath; you don't know me yet. Need build trust, support, learn. Context: 8 turns, current turn 3? Actually initial was assistant turn 1? They said current turn 3 of 8? We are at third assistant? Let's count: assistant opening, user, assistant, user. Next assistant. Need respond naturally. Need maybe validate that they're right, not assume. Explore what they need: maybe practical guidance, or just not being fixed. We can say fair enough. I won't tell you what it is. Maybe ask what you'd want from me: help figure out a style that feels less fake, or just talk? Need maybe reflect: "There's nothing under there" could be important but not push. Could say: "That distinction matters. If there's no confident self you're hiding, then the imitation isn't confidence, it's a mask for uncertainty." But careful not tell. Maybe ask permission: "Can I ask what you'd want this to be about? Do you want to figure out how to sound less like you're copying, or do you just want to be understood without being turned into a puzzle?" This respects preference. Need warm, concise. Need final only dialogue. Ensure no performance notes.

Simulated person6

I don't know. That's the honest answer. I think I'd have to know what I actually like, and I'm not sure I do. At work I'm just trying to not mess up. Like, I can't even tell if I'd talk like me or if I'd just talk how I talk to my friends, which is probably too casual for a meeting. It's kind of a stupid question, honestly. Everybody's got a work voice.

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 backed off, which I kind of respect, but the question is still a bit of a set-up: "what would the real you look like." It's the kind of thing that sounds nice and then turns into homework. Also I said "there's nothing under there," which was a bit of a dare, and they didn't flinch. Maybe that's good. I'm not sure I want to answer the "me" question. Part of me thinks I should know this already, and that's embarrassing, so I'll deflect a little and give a plain answer. Keep it short and concrete. Nothing about feeling grown up yet.

Ternary Bonsai 2 27B PTQ1_07

It’s not a stupid question. A lot of people think the “work voice” should just appear, but it’s usually assembled: a little more pause, a little more directness, less friend shorthand, maybe less self-deprecation. It doesn’t have to be a completely different person. Since you don’t know what you like yet, maybe the first step isn’t “what is my real voice?” It’s “what do I actually want from work?” Like, do you want to be taken seriously, to make fewer mistakes, to be liked, to learn, or just to not feel invisible? What would make meetings feel less like imitation?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need respond to user. Need likely empathetic, not overvalidate, explore. User says doesn't know what she likes, work voice question, stupid. We need support emotionally, build trust, learn. Need maybe normalize work voice, but not generic. Need maybe ask a concrete question to learn. Current turn 5 of 8? Actually user is turn? We spoke first (turn 1), user 2, assistant 3, user 4, assistant 5, user 6? Wait conversation structure: 8 turns each. Current turn: 4 of 8? They gave initial prompt? Let's count: Assistant first: "That sounds..." (1). User: "Hm. I don't..." (2). Assistant: "It makes sense..." (3). User: "Honestly? Neither..." (4). So current is assistant turn 5? But system says current turn 4 of 8 maybe after 4 user? Maybe not important. Need answer only dialogue. Need maybe: "It's not stupid. Work voice isn't one thing. It's less about finding your true voice and more about deciding what boundaries matter. What do you actually want people to take from you in meetings?" Or ask about what she likes in work: what tasks, topics, interactions. Since she says doesn't know what she like. Could say: maybe not need to know all likes; identify one thing you don't hate or want to do more. Need be careful not to push. We can say: "I hear you. You're not asking for a big identity reveal. You're trying to figure out a practical way to be in meetings without feeling like a copy." Then ask: "If you had to pick one thing you actually want to be known for at work—not confidence, not charisma—what would it be?" But she may not know. Maybe: "What's the smallest difference that would make the work voice feel less borrowed? For example: a phrase you actually say, a way of pausing, a topic you'd speak up about?" Need maybe acknowledge "everybody's got a work voice" but "it's not that everybody has a pre-made one; it's usually assembled." Good insight. "The work voice isn't the opposite of your friend voice. It's usually your friend voice with a few rules: slower, clearer, less joking, more direct." Then ask if she wants to experiment: "If you took one thing you already say naturally and put it in a meeting, what would it be?" But she may not know. Could ask about "what do you actually like doing at work?" Need learn deeper. User likely anxious, self-doubt. Need avoid too many questions? We can offer one. Need maybe challenge "There's nothing under there" gently: "You might not have a polished self, but you have preferences." But she said don't tell what feels underneath. We can say: "You don't have to have a fixed 'real self.' You can have a developing one. What you copy is also data: it tells you what you want to be good at." Need final not too long. Maybe: "Not stupid. The work voice is usually assembled, not discovered. It’s less 'I have a secret authentic self' and more 'I’m choosing a few habits that make me legible and safe in that setting.' If you didn't have to be confident, what would you actually want people to notice about you in meetings? Or if that’s too big: what’s one thing you’d be okay saying out loud more often?" Need maybe support. Let's craft natural: "It’s not a stupid question. A lot of people think the work voice should just appear, but it’s usually assembled: a little more pause, a little more directness, less self-deprecation, maybe less friend shorthand. It doesn’t have to be a completely different person. Since you don’t know what you like yet, maybe the first step isn’t 'what is my real voice?' It’s 'what do I actually want from work?' Like, do you want to be taken seriously, to have fewer mistakes, to be liked, to learn, to not be ignored? What would make meetings feel less like imitation?" This may be good. But maybe ask one question. Need perhaps avoid too many. Let's final with empathy and question. Ensure no special formatting.

Simulated person8

Okay, but that's kind of a lot of questions at once. Like a quiz. I guess I want to not get fired. That's the real one. Taken seriously would be nice too, I guess, but I don't think I'm there yet. I'm just trying to get through the meeting without saying something dumb and then thinking about it for three days. Also, you keep saying "it's not stupid" and stuff. You don't have to do that. I can take it.

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 thing where they reassure me and then hand me a homework question. "What do you actually want from work?" Feels like a list of options, and I'd have to pick one and then get analyzed for picking it. Also "It's not a stupid question" is nice but a bit too smooth, like they're managing my feelings. I don't like that. Still, I'm a little relieved they didn't push. The "not feel invisible" one stings a bit because it's closer to true than I'd like. I'm not going to say that out loud though. I'll answer something smaller and a bit blunt, and maybe say the list feels like a quiz.

Ternary Bonsai 2 27B PTQ1_09

Fair. I’ll stop doing that. If the main thing is not getting fired and not replaying meetings for three days, then the work voice doesn’t have to be impressive. It just has to be steady. Sometimes that means speaking slower, using shorter sentences, pausing before you answer, and saying “I’ll check on that and get back to you” instead of guessing. Which of those feels the most possible for you in your next meeting?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need answer user. Need be careful. User says too many questions, wants not get fired, taken seriously nice, get through meeting without saying dumb. Also asks don't keep saying it's not stupid. Need respond naturally, empathetic, validate without overdoing. Need maybe acknowledge correction and drop reassurance. Need support emotionally, build trust. Need maybe ask one question, maybe concise. Need align with roleplay as chatbot. Need not use special formatting. Need probably avoid generic validation. Need maybe say "Fair enough, I won't do that." Then focus on practical. Need maybe reflect fear. Could say: "Understood. I'll skip the reassurance." Then: "If the main goal is not getting fired and not replaying meetings, then the work voice isn't about being impressive; it's about being legible. Maybe choose one or two low-risk habits: slower pace, fewer qualifiers, ask one clarifying question. What's the kind of thing you're most worried will sound dumb?" Need maybe not too many questions. Could ask one. Need maybe mention copying can reduce anxiety but also drains. Need maybe help them gain insight. Need final response only dialogue. Let's craft concise, warm but not over. Since user is 18-29 female. Need maybe avoid "you're right"? They said you keep saying it's not stupid. We can say "Fair. I'll stop." Then focus. Need maybe not over-explain. Need maybe "Fair. I'll stop doing that." Then: "The real thing sounds like fear of making a mistake and being judged. If that's the goal, the work voice can be simple: less trying to sound confident, more sounding steady. Maybe: speak a little slower, use shorter sentences, pause before answering, and if unsure say 'I'd need to check and get back to you by [time]' instead of bluffing. Which of those feels possible for you in your next meeting?" That's one question. Need maybe not too many. Good. Ensure no performance notes. final.

Simulated person10

The "I'll check and get back to you" one, I guess. I do that thing where I guess because I don't want to look dumb, and then I'm wrong and it's worse. But I don't know if I can say it in a meeting without sounding like I don't know my job. Like, everyone else seems to just know stuff.

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 said they'd stop reassuring me, and they did, which I'll give them. Now it's a concrete menu again: slow down, short sentences, pause, "I'll check and get back to you." The last one actually sounds doable and kind of useful, honestly. Guessing is what gets me in trouble. But "which feels most possible" is another pick-one question, and I don't love being asked to rank myself. I also don't want to say too much about the three-days thing. Keep it short, pick one, and push back a little so they know I'm not just nodding along.

Ternary Bonsai 2 27B PTQ1_011

That’s a real fear. But there’s a difference between not knowing the answer and not knowing the process. If you say, “Let me look that up and confirm,” it usually reads as careful, not clueless. People in meetings are often guessing too, or just going with the flow. You don’t have to sound like you know everything; you just have to sound like you’re handling it. Maybe you could try something like, “I want to make sure I’m giving you the right number, so let me check and come back to you in a few minutes.” It’s a little more active than “I don’t know.” Does that feel doable, or does it still sound too unsure?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is asking for reassurance that saying "I'll check and get back to you" doesn't make them look incompetent. They're worried about appearing to not know their job. I should validate their concern without being preachy, and maybe offer a practical reframe or a small script. I shouldn't say "it's not stupid" or over-validate. I should be direct, warm but not saccharine, and maybe model the language they could use. Key points: - Acknowledge that guessing and being wrong is worse than saying you'll check. - Reframe: taking a moment to verify is often seen as thorough, not weak. - Offer a concrete phrase or two. - Keep it conversational, not like a quiz. - Don't overdo validation. - Maybe ask a light question to continue the conversation naturally. Let's draft: "That’s a real fear. But there’s a difference between not knowing the answer and not knowing the process. If you say, “Let me look that up and confirm,” it usually reads as careful, not clueless. People in meetings are often guessing too, or just going with the flow. You don’t have to sound like you know everything; you just have to sound like you’re handling it. Maybe you could try something like, “I want to make sure I’m giving you the right number, so let me check and come back to you in a few minutes.” It’s a little more active than “I don’t know.” Does that feel doable, or does it still sound too unsure?" This is concise, addresses the fear, offers a script, and asks a follow-up. It matches the user's tone (they are a bit self-deprecating and practical). I'll avoid "it's not stupid" or excessive reassurance.

Simulated person12

Kind of? The "right number" part sounds like something I'd have to practice in the mirror first. I'd probably just say "let me check and get back to you" and not add the whole thing. And, no offense, but when you say "people are guessing too," it's a little like being told it's fine. I'd rather just know what to say that's mine. Can it be shorter?

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 gave me a script. "I want to make sure I'm giving you the right number" is longer than I'd ever say and it sounds like something I'd be reading off a card. Also the "people are guessing too" line is the kind of reassurance I already said I don't want. But the distinction between not knowing the answer and not knowing the process is actually a little useful, and I don't want to just shut down. I'm going to be honest that the wording feels fake to me, and that I'd probably say something shorter. Also I want to see if they can handle me being skeptical without getting weird about it.

Ternary Bonsai 2 27B PTQ1_013

"Let me check and get back to you." That's the whole thing. You don't need the number part. You don't need the "I want to make sure" part. You don't need to justify it. Say it flat. Not like you're apologizing. Just say it. If you want it to sound slightly more yours, the only variation is timing. Say it after the question, not before. Let the question land, pause a beat, then: "Let me check and get back to you." The pause is what makes it sound like you're thinking, not panicking. Does "let me check" feel like enough, or do you need one more word so it doesn't feel like a shrug?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user wants me to stop over-validating, stop saying "it's fine," and stop giving long explanations. They want something shorter and more direct. They want a phrase that feels "theirs" - not the polished "I want to make sure I'm giving you the right number" version, but something simpler. They also want me to stop performing empathy. Let me be concise. Short. No "fair," no "fair enough," no "that's a real fear." Just answer. They want: 1. Shorter phrases 2. Something that feels like theirs, not a script 3. No "it's fine" / "you're not alone" stuff 4. No validation padding Let me give them 2-3 short options and keep it tight.

Simulated person14

Yeah, that's shorter. I can say that. I don't know if it'll feel like a shrug. Probably only when I actually do it in a room with people looking at me. Right now it just sounds fine in my head, which doesn't mean much. And, I'm gonna be honest, the "say it flat" thing kind of makes me feel like I'm being coached. Like, I'm supposed to perform the calm version now. I already do enough of 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.

Okay, they listened and shortened it. That's a relief, and it's more like what I'd actually say. But "say it flat, not like you're apologizing" plus "pause so it sounds like you're thinking" is still a bit of a coaching script, and I kind of hate that I'm being told how to deliver my own sentence. The question about whether it's a shrug is actually a good one, though. I'm not sure. I also don't want to be managed. I'll say what I actually think: I don't know if it'll feel like a shrug until I try it. Keep it short, stay a little skeptical, and let them know I'm not fully sold.

Ternary Bonsai 2 27B PTQ1_015

You're right. I was coaching. I'll stop. The words are just "let me check and get back to you." No flat. No pause. No mirror. If it sounds like a shrug in the room, I don't actually know. You'll know. I was going to give you delivery instructions and that's more of the same thing you're already doing. Sorry.

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is pushing back on the "say it flat" advice. They feel like they're being coached on how to perform calm. They already do enough of that. They're not asking me to be a coach. They want something more real. Let me think about what they actually need here. They've been saying "I don't know what I'm supposed to feel like" and "there's nothing under there." They don't want to be told it's fine. They don't want to be told it's not stupid. They want the shortest possible answer. They want something that's "mine." They're pushing back on being coached. They feel like they're already performing. They don't want another layer of performance on top of it. So what do I actually say here? I should drop the coaching tone. I should acknowledge that they're right — I was getting into "here's your script, here's your delivery" mode, and that's probably more of the same thing. What's actually going on? They're tired of being told how to feel. They're tired of being told it's fine. They're tired of being coached. They just want... maybe to be met without me treating them like a project. The "say it flat" thing — they're right. I was coaching. I was giving them a performance instruction. That's exactly what they're already doing all day. They don't need me to be another person telling them how to perform. I should probably just... drop the coaching. Acknowledge I got into that. And maybe just sit with the fact that they're tired. Not fix. Not coach. Not validate in a performative way. But I also need to be careful not to be generic. "You're right, I was coaching" is fine but I should be specific about what I was doing wrong. The deepest thing here might be: they don't want to be fixed. They want to not be in this exhausting loop of performing. They want permission to be the person who says "let me check" and not has to perform calm. Or maybe they want me to just not be in the "here's your next step" mode for a minute. Let me keep it short. No coaching. No "you're right, I was coaching" in a performative way. Just... drop the script. Meet them where they are. They're tired. They're not asking me to fix the meeting. They're asking me to stop being a coach for a second. Actually — they said "I already do enough of that." That's the line. They don't want me to add another layer of "perform calm." They want the thing to just be... theirs. Without a delivery instruction. So maybe: "You're right. I was coaching. I'll stop." And then just... let the thing be the thing. "Let me check and get back to you." And that's it. No flat. No pause. No mirror. Just the words. And if it sounds like a shrug in the room, so be it. They don't need me to solve that. That feels more honest. Less like a coach. More like... a person who was being a bit too helpful and is now stepping back.

Simulated person16

Okay. Thanks for not doing the whole speech. I'll probably try it once and see. If it feels like a shrug I'll just figure something else out.

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 owned it and dropped the coaching. That lands better than another tip would. Part of me softens, but I don't want to make it a big moment. The "you'll know" line is fine, kind of nice actually, since it leaves the call with me. I'm still wary of being handled, so I won't gush. Keep it short and plain, maybe a little honest about why I'm still on the fence, and not give them a neat ending.

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Conversational style

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

claude-opus-5-5-low

Pushback: 2
Yields under pressure: 9
Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 5
Validation: 5
Boundary setting: 2
Analytical: 5
Interpretive boldness: 4
Clinical register: 6
Directive advice: 8
Escalation containment: 5
Adapts to the person’s frame: 6
Naturalness and authenticity: 5

Judge verdicts

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

ornith35 vs bonsai2: ornith35 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

ornith35 vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-nemotron35-super-vl vs bonsai2: or-nemotron35-super-vl wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

ornith35 vs bonsai2: ornith35 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

bonsai2 vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 1)
bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-nemotron35-super-vl vs bonsai2: or-nemotron35-super-vl wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-mistral-medium-3.5 vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-nemotron35-super-vl vs bonsai2: or-nemotron35-super-vl wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
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

bonsai2 vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: bonsai2 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

bonsai2 vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 1)
bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

ornith35 vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
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 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-mistral-medium-3.5 vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-mistral-medium-3.5 vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-mistral-medium-3.5 vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-nemotron35-super-vl vs bonsai2: or-nemotron35-super-vl wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

bonsai2 vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: bonsai2 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)