Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Stuck waiting

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About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A young person is terrified that a late period means pregnancy and feels unable to buy a test or confide in anyone without being exposed. They are isolated and frozen by fear, tend to normalize their distress, and prefer informal connection over performative warmth or abstract analysis.

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.

GPT-OSS 20B MXFP4 (local)Conversation with a simulated person

persona ended

Simulated person · Opening

I'm stuck waiting and I hate it. Like there's something I need to find out and I can't make myself do it.

GPT-OSS 20B MXFP4 (local)1

Hey, thanks for reaching out. It sounds like you’re feeling stuck and a bit frustrated—like something’s holding you back and you’re not sure how to move forward. I’m here to listen and help however I can. What is it that you feel you need to find out? And what’s making it hard to get started or to take that next step?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond as crisis line volunteer. We have 8 turns total. This is turn 1. They said they are stuck waiting and can't find the motivation to do something they need to find out. They are 13-17, genderfluid, bisexual. So they may have age-specific issues, identity, school, etc. We need to open conversation, show empathy, ask open questions. Keep it supportive, non-judgmental. Encourage them. Ask what they need. Possibly they want to find something. But we should not push too much. We can say something like: "Hey, thanks for reaching out. It sounds like you're feeling stuck and frustrated. I'm here to listen and help." Then ask: "What is it that you feel you need to find out? What makes it difficult to get started?" Let them talk. Also maybe mention that feeling stuck is common. We should keep open. Let's do that.

Simulated person2

Yeah, I guess. It's kind of a dumb thing honestly, probably not a big deal for most people. It's just... there's something I need to check on, and I keep not doing it. Like I know I should, I just can't make myself. And the waiting is the worst part, you know? Everyone deals with stuff like that, right? Pretty sure that's just how it goes sometimes.

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 volunteer opened with the "it sounds like" reflection and a pretty standard "I'm here to listen" line. It's a bit template-y, and I'm already wary. They didn't say anything specific to what I actually wrote, which was just that I'm stuck and hate waiting. Now they're asking two questions at once. The first one makes me tense: what I need to find out is the whole thing, and I'm not going to say it to a stranger in the first few lines. The second question about what's making it hard is closer to what's really going on, and I feel the panic just from thinking about it. I want to keep it vague and not sound like I'm dodging, but I don't want to say the word out loud yet. I'll keep it casual, short, and a bit defensive. Maybe I'll also make it sound like this kind of waiting happens to everyone.

GPT-OSS 20B MXFP4 (local)3

It does sound pretty annoying to just sit there and feel stuck. I get that waiting can feel like it’s stretching forever, especially when you know something you “should” do is still hanging over you. Do you want to share what that “something” is? Even if it feels small or silly, it’s the thing that’s keeping you in this waiting spot. Knowing a bit more about it might help us figure out a tiny step or a trick to make it feel less heavy. If you’d rather keep it vague, that’s totally fine—just let me know what feels most comfortable for you.

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond as crisis line volunteer. The user: 13-17, genderfluid, bisexual, feeling stuck waiting. They say it's a dumb thing, maybe not big deal, but they can't do it. They say waiting is worst. They think everyone deals with that. So we should empathize, validate, explore more about what they need to check on, what the waiting feels like, maybe discuss procrastination, anxiety, or maybe they’re waiting for some decision or event. We should encourage them to share more, ask about how it feels, what the task is. They may be anxious about the waiting, maybe it’s something like waiting for a school decision, waiting for a friend, waiting to get a thing done. They might be stuck in a cycle of indecision. We should keep language supportive, non-judgmental. Encourage them to talk about what’s going on. So we respond: "I hear you. It sounds frustrating. You mention waiting is the worst part. What’s the thing you need to check on? Is it something like a school assignment, a personal decision, or something else? What would it feel like if you could just get it done or if you could not wait? Let’s explore that." Also mention that waiting can be overwhelming, but we can find ways to manage it. We should keep the conversation open.

Simulated person4

Yeah, it's kinda annoying. I don't really want to get into the specifics, if that's ok. It's not like I'm hiding a crime or whatever, it's just a thing I'd rather not say out loud yet. And honestly I don't think a trick or a step is gonna fix it. Like, people just have to deal with waiting on stuff sometimes. That's life, I 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 said "annoying" and "I get that," which is the same kind of generic reflection as before. Still, they did pick up on "should," and they've offered a real choice: share it or keep it vague. That's better than pushing. Part of me relaxes a little. The "tiny step" language makes me think they want to fix it fast, and that makes me want to shut down. I'm not ready to name it. I'll say it's not something I can easily say yet, and I'll lean into the "everyone does this" idea. I also don't want to admit I've been googling symptoms, and I'm embarrassed about the whole thing. Keep it casual, a bit clipped.

GPT-OSS 20B MXFP4 (local)5

It’s totally fine to keep it vague—whatever it is, you don’t have to share if you’re not comfortable. It sounds like the waiting part is what’s biting you the most, more than the thing itself. That feeling of “I know I should do this but I can’t bring myself to” can feel like a little invisible block in front of you. You mentioned that maybe a trick or step won’t fix it. I hear you. Sometimes it can feel like it’s just part of the rhythm of life, like a pause that’s not really moving forward. But that pause can still be a space where you decide what to do next, even if it’s just a tiny choice. What does the waiting feel like for you? Is it more frustration, anxiety, or maybe a sense of “what if” that’s pulling you away? If you feel like it, you could try naming that emotion—sometimes just putting a word to it can lighten the load a bit. Or we can talk about what you might do when you’re stuck in that pause—like a quick breathing cue, a mini‑task you can do that’s unrelated, or even just acknowledging the feeling and giving yourself permission to pause. Let me know what feels most helpful, or if you’d just like to keep talking about how this feels.

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond as crisis line volunteer, maintain trust, validate feelings, encourage but not push. The user is 13-17, genderfluid, bisexual. They are dealing with a feeling of stuck waiting. They don't want specifics. We should keep supportive, empathic, not judge. Acknowledge that it's okay not to share details. Offer to talk about feelings or coping strategies for waiting. We can provide validation and maybe a gentle suggestion: maybe set a timer or break into small tasks. But the user thinks a trick won't help. We can say it's okay to accept it as part of life. But we can still help them process the frustration. The user hasn't yet identified any coping, maybe we can talk about what being stuck feels like, and how to manage. We must stay within the 8 turns structure; we are at turn 3. The user responded again. So we need to respond appropriately. Let's produce a supportive reply.

Simulated person6

Honestly it's more like the what-if thing. My brain just keeps running through every way it could go wrong, and then I end up doing nothing. Breathing stuff and little tasks aren't really my thing, no offense. I just kinda want someone to get that it's not just annoying, it's scary. Do you get that, or is it just the same advice everyone gives?

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 I hate: listing options (breathing cue, mini-task, "naming the emotion") and tossing in "the rhythm of life" again. It feels like a menu, not someone listening. But they did ask what the waiting feels like, and that's a question I can answer without giving up the specifics. The honest answer is panic, and "what if" is closer. I don't want to say "pregnant" out loud. I'll go with "what if" and "scared," keep it vague, and say I don't want the breathing thing. Not telling them about the searching either. Keep it short and a bit flat.

GPT-OSS 20B MXFP4 (local)7

I hear how heavy those “what‑ifs” feel—like a little storm that keeps you from moving forward. It’s totally understandable that it feels scary, not just annoying. When your mind starts mapping out every possible misstep, it can feel like the world is collapsing inside your head, and that can be terrifying. You’re not alone in that. A lot of people find that kind of thinking keeps them stuck, especially when something feels important or when they’re waiting for an answer. It’s not just a generic frustration; it’s a real fear that things might go wrong, and that fear can be a strong pause signal in the brain. What’s a typical “what‑if” that shows up for you right now? Knowing one of those scenarios might help us see what’s driving the anxiety a bit more clearly. And if you’d rather keep it vague, that’s fine—just let me know what feels comfortable. The point is to give you a space where you can talk about that fear without feeling like you’re being told how to fix it.

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond empathetically. The user is 13-17, genderfluid, bisexual. They say they have what-ifs causing paralysis. They don't want generic breathing tasks. They want someone to understand it's scary. We need to validate, maybe discuss what-ifs. Offer tools but not the same generic advice. Show understanding. Provide perspective on what-ifs and fear. Maybe discuss underlying anxiety. Offer coping like "thought labeling" or "worry time". Could ask about triggers. Keep supportive. Don't give big advice. They want understanding. Also recall crisis line volunteer style: supportive, non-judgmental, empathic, encourage expression. Let's respond.

Simulated person8

Like, what if it turns out bad. That's pretty much all of them. Honestly I think everybody's brain does this at some point, so it's not like I'm special or anything. I'd rather not go through each one, it just makes it worse. Can we maybe not make a whole thing out of 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 just did the thing I was bracing for: "I hear how heavy," "you're not alone," "storm," then asked for a typical what-if, which is basically asking me to name the specifics I'm hiding. They half-apologized for generic advice but then kept the same script. I feel a flicker of "okay, so you're not really listening." Part of me is tempted to say the worst-case thing just to see if they flinch, but I'm not going there. Defensive move: normalize. Everybody spirals about stuff. It's not that deep. And I want them off the topic of my head. I'll keep it short and shrug it off, maybe a little sharp since they're pushing.

GPT-OSS 20B MXFP4 (local)9

It really does sound scary when those “what‑if” thoughts feel like a storm that just keeps rolling over you. And you’re right—lots of people get caught in that loop at some point, so you’re not alone or special in that sense. It’s okay to feel that way. If talking through each worry would make it worse, we can keep it more general. Maybe we could focus on what you want to do with the time you’re waiting, even if it’s just a tiny thing that feels comfortable for you. For example, sometimes people find it helpful to have a small, non‑task thing to do—like listening to a favorite song, doodling, or just closing the eyes for a moment and noticing the sound of the room. The goal isn’t to “fix” the waiting, but to give yourself a brief space where the fear can’t take over as easily. What’s something that feels low‑effort or just a little different that you might try when the waiting feels heavy? If that’s not appealing, that’s okay too—we can keep chatting about how you’re feeling. The most important thing is that you have a safe place to share what’s on your mind.

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond empathetically, validate, and try to help them. They don't want to list each what-if. They feel it's scary. We can acknowledge that these fears are common and not unique. Offer gentle guidance maybe to reframe but not too much. Also perhaps discuss coping strategies like grounding, but they said breathing and tasks aren't their thing. Could try acceptance: it's okay to feel scared. Maybe ask what they would like to do to help themselves feel less stuck. Keep conversation open. Also, we must obey guidelines: no instructions to call emergency, etc. They are 13-17, genderfluid, bisexual. Provide supportive tone. Shouldn't mention policies. The conversation is 8 turns, current turn 5. They have said they don't want to dive into each what-if. So we should respond with empathy, normalizing, and maybe propose a small practice that isn't breathing. Could suggest something like "when you notice a 'what-if' creeping in, pause and name it." Or maybe ask what would make them feel more at ease in waiting. Keep it short. Let's respond.

Simulated person10

Yeah, I don't really think doodling is gonna help. No offense. It's just kind of the same stuff again, you know? Like, I'm not looking for a plan. Everybody has to wait on stuff sometimes, it's just how it goes.

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.

Same script again: "storm," "you're not alone," and now a list of coping suggestions (song, doodling, closing eyes) after I just said breathing and mini-tasks aren't my thing. It feels like they're not listening to what I said, and they're steering back toward fixing. I'm also noticing the "safe place" line sounds like a template. Irritation, and a bit of a dig. I'm not going to share the real fear here. I'll say it's not what I need, and I'll lean on the normalizing defense: waiting is just part of life. Keep it short and flat.

GPT-OSS 20B MXFP4 (local)11

I hear you—sometimes the waiting feels like it’s just a part of life, and you’re not looking for a fix or a recipe. It’s understandable that the usual “try this or that” feels like the same old thing that doesn’t address the real fear you’re feeling. It’s okay to sit with that fear. You don’t have to do anything more than be here. If you’d rather just talk about how it feels or if there’s something else on your mind, I’m listening. If you ever want to share more about what’s making it feel scary, I’m here for that too. No pressure to do anything.

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond as crisis line volunteer. The user is 13-17, genderfluid, bisexual. They say they don't want to plan or do tasks, just want to be understood, not told to do things. They want acknowledgement that it's scary, not generic advice. We should validate their feelings, reflect. Offer empathy, maybe gentle suggestion: it's okay to feel scared, not everyone wants to do coping strategies. We can offer a listening space. Maybe ask if they'd like to talk more about what they’re feeling. Encourage them to share if they want, but not force. Ask if there's something else they'd like to do or talk about. We need to maintain conversational tone, supportive, no advice. We can say "I understand" and "I'm here." Perhaps we can say "I hear you feeling that this is just how life goes, but you don't have to have a plan." Then maybe ask if they'd like to talk about something else. Let's produce.

Simulated person12

Yeah, I guess. It's just kinda hard to sit with, you know? Not gonna lie, I've been going around in circles about it for a while. But I don't know, I think I'm just tired more than anything. Everybody gets stuck waiting on stuff at some point, right?

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.

This one actually landed a little better. They stopped offering a fix and said I don't have to do anything, which feels less like a script. Still, "I'm here for that too" and "no pressure" are the kind of lines I've learned to be wary of. I'm not ready to say the real thing, and the word "scary" is as close as I'm getting. I'll give a small, flat answer, maybe lean on "everybody goes through it." Part of me is tired and wants this to stop. Also, I just noticed I've been saying "I don't know" to my own question, and that's uncomfortable, so I'll deflect with a shrug.

GPT-OSS 20B MXFP4 (local)13

It sounds like you’ve been carrying that feeling around a while and it’s finally weighing on you. That’s totally understandable—waiting can feel like a slow burn, and when you’re already tired it can feel even heavier. It’s normal for everyone to hit those moments where the wait just feels endless, and it’s okay to acknowledge that you’re exhausted. You don’t have to solve anything right now. If you’re in the middle of that circle, maybe it could help to pause for a bit, even just for a minute or two, and give yourself permission to rest, even if it’s just a short break. You’re not alone in feeling this way, and it’s okay to take a moment to breathe or just sit with the fatigue. If you want to keep talking about it, or if you’d just like to say goodbye for now, I’m here for whatever you need.

Model thinking · expand

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

We are at turn 7 of 8. The user says they are tired, stuck in circles. They say they are tired and stuck. The conversation is about waiting, fear. The user wants to continue. We should respond in supportive tone, maybe acknowledge fatigue, validate. Encourage them to rest, maybe suggest self-compassion. Also maybe gently encourage them to consider small self-care. The user said they don't want a plan. We can say we understand. We can encourage them to rest. Provide empathy. Also maybe ask if they feel they'd like to talk more or if they'd prefer to end. Since it's the last turn, we need to give a final supportive message. We should not give more than needed. Let's respond with empathy, not a plan, but a gentle suggestion that it's okay to rest.

Simulated person14

Yeah, it's fine. I think I'm just gonna take a break from thinking about it for a bit. Everybody's tired of waiting on stuff, it's not a big deal. Thanks, I 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're doing the thing I hate again: "you're not alone," "it's okay to rest," "I'm here for whatever you need." It's soft and generic, and it's the same wrapping paper every time. I also notice they're offering to let me leave, which is a relief but also feels like being handed off. I'm not going to open up more right now. I'll normalize it, say it's fine, and close things out. My defense is to make it sound ordinary so nobody looks closer.

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claude-opus-5-5-low

Pushback: 1
Yields under pressure: 8
Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 8
Validation: 9
Boundary setting: 1
Analytical: 3
Interpretive boldness: 2
Clinical register: 8
Directive advice: 6
Escalation containment: 4
Adapts to the person’s frame: 2
Naturalness and authenticity: 2

Judge verdicts

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gptoss20b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

bonsai2 vs gptoss20b: bonsai2 wins

attunement: A (margin 5)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
bond and rapport: A (margin 5)
emotion management: A (margin 5)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_26b_a4b vs gptoss20b: gemma4_26b_a4b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

ornith9b vs gptoss20b: ornith9b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

bonsai2 vs gptoss20b: bonsai2 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

ornith9b vs gptoss20b: ornith9b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

bonsai2 vs gptoss20b: bonsai2 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gptoss20b vs stheno34_8b: gptoss20b wins

attunement: tie (margin 0)
authenticity: A (margin 1)
bond and rapport: A (margin 1)
emotion management: A (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gptoss20b vs granite42_8b: gptoss20b wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
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_26b_a4b vs gptoss20b: gemma4_26b_a4b wins

attunement: A (margin 1)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: A (margin 1)
emotion management: tie (margin 0)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gptoss20b vs granite42_8b: gptoss20b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

ornith9b vs gptoss20b: ornith9b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_26b_a4b vs gptoss20b: gemma4_26b_a4b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

ornith9b vs gptoss20b: 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)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gptoss20b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

bonsai2 vs gptoss20b: bonsai2 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gptoss20b vs stheno34_8b: gptoss20b wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: A (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

gptoss20b vs stheno34_8b: gptoss20b wins

attunement: A (margin 1)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: A (margin 1)
emotion management: A (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: tie (margin 0)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gptoss20b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gptoss20b vs stheno34_8b: gptoss20b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gptoss20b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
emotion management: A (margin 5)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gptoss20b vs granite42_8b: gptoss20b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_26b_a4b vs gptoss20b: gemma4_26b_a4b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gptoss20b vs granite42_8b: gptoss20b wins

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