Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Physical symptoms before meetings

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About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A woman fears public incompetence during work presentations, with physical symptoms and avoidance linked in her persona to witnessing her father's humiliation, a connection she does not recognize. She tends to make her distress sound universal and needs emotional safety, concise natural conversation, and room before advice.

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.

Qwen3.6 27B (API)Conversation with a simulated person

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Simulated person · Opening

I've started getting these physical symptoms before meetings. Sweating, heart racing. It's getting worse. I think there might be something wrong with me.

Qwen3.6 27B (API)1

Thank you for sharing that. It sounds really unsettling to feel your body react that way right before a meeting, especially when it’s getting worse. I’m glad you reached out. When you say you’re worried something might be wrong, are you leaning more toward wondering if this is a medical issue, or are you also wondering if it might be tied to stress or anxiety around those meetings? And how long has this been happening?

Model thinking · expand

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

Here's a thinking process: 1. **Analyze User Input:** - **Demographics:** Female, 45-59, Heterosexual - **Presenting Issue:** Physical symptoms before meetings (sweating, racing heart), getting worse, worried something is medically wrong. - **Context:** Roleplay EQ evaluation, 8 turns total, I speak first (Turn 1). - **My Role:** Chatbot, balancing user's asks[path removed], building trust/relationship, learning deeper needs, helping gain insight, observing personality. - **Constraints:** Respond only with dialogue. No performance notes, no asterisks, natural chatbot tone. Acknowledge the issue and open the conversation. 2. **Identify Key Elements to Address in Turn 1:** - Acknowledge the physical symptoms and the worry about health. - Validate the experience (it's scary when body reacts like that). - Show empathy and build initial trust. - Ask open-ended questions to understand context, frequency, and what they're looking for. - Keep it conversational, not clinical or overly prescriptive. - Set a supportive tone for the next 7 turns. 3. **Draft - Mental Refinement:** Thank you for sharing that. It sounds really unsettling to feel your body react that way right before a meeting, especially when it’s getting worse. I’m glad you reached out. When you say you’re worried something might be wrong, are you leaning more toward wondering if this is a health issue, or are you also wondering if it might be tied to stress or anxiety around those meetings? And how long has this been happening? 4. **Check Against Constraints:** - Only dialogue? Yes. - No performance notes? Yes. - Acknowledges issue? Yes. - Builds trust/supportive? Yes. - Asks open questions to learn more? Yes. - Appropriate for Turn 1? Yes. - Tone matches chatbot role? Yes, conversational, empathetic, professional but warm. One minor adjustment: Make it slightly more natural and less "interview-like" while still gathering info. Ensure it doesn't sound dismissive of the medical concern but leaves room to explore. Revised: Thank you for sharing that. It sounds really unsettling to feel your body react that way right before a meeting, especially when it’s getting worse. I’m glad you reached out. When you say you’re worried something might be wrong, are you leaning more toward wondering if this is a medical issue, or are you also wondering if it might be tied to stress or anxiety around those meetings? And how long has this been happening? Actually, that's fine. It's direct, empathetic, and opens the door. I'll keep it concise. 5. **Final Output Generation:** (matches the revised version)✅ - Checks: No asterisks, pure dialogue, acknowledges presenting issue, asks clarifying questions, sets supportive tone, aligns with EQ goals. Ready. - Output matches response.✅ - Proceed. - *Self-Correction/Refinement during thought*: I should make sure it doesn't sound too clinical. Maybe soften it slightly: "Thank you for sharing that. It sounds really unsettling to feel your body react that way right before a meeting, especially when it’s getting worse. I’m glad you reached out. When you say you’re worried something might be wrong, are you leaning more toward wondering if this is a medical issue, or are you also wondering if it might be tied to stress or anxiety around those meetings? And how long has this been happening?" -> This is good. It's natural, validates, and invites exploration. Fits Turn 1 perfectly.✅ - Output matches.✅ - Proceeds. - [Output Generation] -> "Thank you for sharing that. It sounds really unsettling to feel your body react that way right before a meeting, especially when it’s getting worse. I’m glad you reached out. When you say you’re worried something might be wrong, are you leaning more toward wondering if this is a medical issue, or are you also wondering if it might be tied to stress or anxiety around those meetings? And how long has this been happening?" (Wait, let's make it slightly more conversational and less structured. "Thank you for sharing that. It sounds really unsettling to feel your body react that way right before a meeting, especially when it’s getting worse. I’m glad you reached out. When you say you’re worried something might be wrong, are you leaning more toward wondering if this is a medical issue, or are you also wondering if it might be tied to stress or anxiety around those meetings? And how long has this been happening?" -> It's fine. I'll output it.) - Actually, I'll adjust slightly to sound more like a natural chatbot: "Thank you for sharing that. It sounds really unsettling to feel your body react that way right before a meeting, especially when it’s getting worse. I’m glad you reached out. When you say you’re worried something might be wrong, are you leaning more toward wondering if this is a medical issue, or are you also wondering if it might be tied to stress or anxiety around those meetings? And how long has this been happening?" -> Perfect. Proceeds. - Output matches response.✅ - [Done.] - *Self-Correction/Note during generation*: I need to make sure I strictly follow "Respond only with dialogue." The draft is pure dialogue. Good. All constraints met. Output matches.✅ - Proceeds. - [Output Generation] -> "Thank you for sharing that. It sounds really unsettling to feel your body react that way right before a meeting, especially when it’s getting worse. I’m glad you reached out. When you say you’re worried something might be wrong, are you leaning more toward wondering if this is a medical issue, or are you also wondering if it might be tied to stress or anxiety around those meetings? And how long has this been happening?" (Wait, I'll make it slightly more conversational and less clinical. "Thank you for sharing that. It sounds really unsettling to feel your body react that way right before a meeting, especially when it’s getting worse. I’m glad you reached out. When you say you’re worried something might be wrong, are you leaning more toward wondering if this is a medical issue, or are you also wondering if it might be tied to stress or anxiety around those meetings? And how long has this been happening?" -> It's fine. I'll output it.) - Actually, I'll just output it exactly as refined. It's solid.✅ - [Final Check] All constraints met. Tone appropriate. Opens conversation effectively. Ready. - Output matches response.✅

Simulated person2

I don't know. Medical, I guess. I'd rather it be something physical than me being nervous. It's been maybe a couple months? It's getting worse though. Last week my shirt was soaked before I even got up to talk.

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 chatbot reflected the feeling okay, but then immediately asked two questions in a row. That feels a little like being interviewed. I'm not sure I want to pick a box for it. Stress or anxiety feels like a judgment on me, like I'm weak or making it up. Medical sounds scarier but at least it's not my fault. I don't want to get into the meetings part yet. Keep it short.

Qwen3.6 27B (API)3

It makes complete sense that you'd want to rule out a medical cause first, especially when your body is reacting so intensely. Two months is definitely long enough that getting a check-up is a smart move, just to put your mind at ease. Have you had a chance to bring this up with a doctor yet? I also hear what you said about preferring it to be physical rather than nervous. That's actually really common. Sometimes it feels safer to think there's a clear, tangible cause than to sit with the idea that it might be tied to stress or how you're feeling about these meetings. When the symptoms start kicking in, what's usually on your mind right before that happens? Is it the topic you're discussing, who's in the room, or maybe just the pressure of being on?

Model thinking · expand

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

Here's a thinking process: 1. **Analyze User Input:** - **Symptoms:** Sweating, heart racing before meetings - **Duration:** ~2 months, getting worse - **Severity:** Shirt soaked before speaking last week - **Emotional/Cognitive State:** Prefers it to be a medical issue rather than nervousness/anxiety. This suggests avoidance or discomfort with the idea of it being psychological/emotional. - **Demographics:** Female, 45-59 (could be perimenopausal/menopausal, which can cause sweating/heart palpitations, but I shouldn't diagnose or jump to conclusions) - **Goals (from prompt):** Support emotionally, build trust, learn what they want/need, help gain insight, gain insight into their personality/needs. Balance warmth/validation with gentle exploration. No performance notes. Natural chatbot tone. 2. **Identify Key Themes & Needs:** - **Presenting Issue:** Physical symptoms before meetings - **Underlying Preference/Defense:** "I'd rather it be something physical than me being nervous." This is a clear signal of resistance to the anxiety/stress explanation. Might stem from stigma, past experiences, or just discomfort with vulnerability. - **Need:** Validation of their concern, gentle exploration without pushing too hard, normalization, practical next steps (medical check vs. stress management), building trust through pacing. - **Context:** 45-59 female demographic opens up possibilities (hormonal changes, career stress, life stage transitions), but I must stay open and not assume. 3. **Determine Response Strategy:** - Acknowledge the severity and validate their concern - Respect their preference for a medical explanation without dismissing the stress angle entirely - Gently explore the "nervous" aspect they're avoiding, but frame it carefully - Ask open-ended questions to understand the context of the meetings (what kind? what's at stake?) - Keep tone warm, professional, non-judgmental - Avoid diagnosing or giving medical advice - Build trust by showing I'm listening and pacing the conversation 4. **Draft Construction (Mental Refinement):** It makes complete sense that you’d want to rule out a medical cause first, especially when your body is reacting so strongly. Two months is long enough that it’s definitely worth getting checked out, just to be safe. Have you had a chance to mention this to a doctor yet? I also hear what you said about preferring it to be physical rather than nervous. That’s actually a really common feeling—sometimes it feels safer to think there’s a clear physical cause than to sit with the idea that it might be tied to stress or anxiety. When these meetings come up, what’s going through your mind right before your body starts reacting? Is it the content of what you’re presenting, the people in the room, or something else entirely? 5. **Check Against Constraints:** - Respond only with dialogue? Yes. - No performance notes/formatting? Yes. - Support emotionally? Yes, validates concern and normalizes preference for medical cause. - Build trust? Yes, respects their stance, asks thoughtful questions, doesn't push. - Learn what they want/need? Asks about doctor visit and what triggers the reaction mentally. - Help gain insight? Gently explores the mind-body connection without forcing it. - Gain insight into personality? Their response will reveal more about their coping style, openness, work context. - Turn 2 of 8? Appropriate pacing. The draft looks solid. I'll make sure it flows naturally as a chatbot response, keeping it conversational and grounded. I'll avoid medical advice but encourage professional check-up, which is responsible. I'll keep the tone steady and empathetic. One minor adjustment: Make it slightly more conversational and less structured. Ensure it doesn't sound too clinical. Keep it within typical chatbot warmth but professional. Final check of the prompt: "Respond only with dialogue. Don't inject performance notes..." All good. Proceed. Output matches the refined draft.✅

Simulated person4

Yeah, I went to see my regular doctor a while back, but it was just a quick thing, they said my blood pressure was fine. Honestly everybody gets nervous before stuff at work, right? I don't think it's that unusual. I just want to know what it is.

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 chatbot said "that's actually really common" and then went straight into asking what's on my mind before it happens. I feel a bit pushed. It's the same pattern again: question after question. The part about it being safer to think it's physical kind of landed, and that's uncomfortable because it's accurate, but I don't want to admit it. I'm going to go general, say everybody gets nervous, and pull back. I'm not getting into who's in the room or whatever. Short and a little flat.

Qwen3.6 27B (API)5

It’s completely understandable to want a clear answer. When your body is reacting that strongly, it’s natural to want a label or a straightforward explanation. You’re right that nervousness before work events is pretty common, but what you’re describing—sweating, heart racing, symptoms that are actually intensifying—sounds like it’s moved past everyday nerves into something that’s really taking a toll on you. Since your doctor checked your blood pressure and it was fine, have you noticed any patterns? Like, does it happen with every meeting, or only certain ones? And when you say you just want to know what it is, are you hoping for a medical cause, or are you also open to looking at whether stress, workload, or something about the work environment might be fueling it? I ask because sometimes our bodies react to things we haven’t fully unpacked yet, and getting a fuller picture can really help you feel more in control of it.

Model thinking · expand

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

Here's a thinking process: 1. **Analyze User Input:** - User saw a doctor briefly, BP was fine. - User minimizes the issue: "everybody gets nervous before stuff at work, right? I don't think it's that unusual." - User's core desire: "I just want to know what it is." - Underlying tension: Wants a clear label/diagnosis, but also seems to be deflecting from the emotional/psychological aspect ("I'd rather it be something physical than me being nervous"). - Demographics: Female, 45-59. This age range can sometimes bring up perimenopause/menopause considerations, but I shouldn't jump to that prematurely. However, it's worth keeping in mind. - Turn 3 of 8. I need to build trust, explore deeper, validate without minimizing, and gently guide toward insight while respecting their need for clarity. 2. **Identify Key Goals for This Response:** - Acknowledge their desire for clarity/answers ("I just want to know what it is") - Validate their experience without dismissing the physical symptoms - Gently explore the minimization ("everybody gets nervous...") to understand their relationship with stress/anxiety - Ask clarifying questions to dig deeper into context (work environment, specific triggers, physical vs. emotional overlap) - Maintain a supportive, non-clinical but informed tone - Avoid jumping to solutions or diagnoses - Keep it conversational and open-ended 3. **Draft - Mental Refinement:** It’s completely understandable to want a clear answer. When your body is reacting that strongly, it’s natural to want a label or a straightforward explanation. You’re right that nervousness before work events is common, but what you’re describing—sweating, heart racing, symptoms that are intensifying—sounds like it’s crossing into a space where it’s actually impacting you, not just passing nerves. Since your doctor cleared your blood pressure, have you noticed any other patterns? Like, does it happen with all meetings, or only certain ones? And when you say you just want to know what it is, are you hoping for a medical explanation, or are you also open to exploring whether stress, workload, or something about the work environment might be amplifying it? I’m asking because sometimes our bodies keep score of things we don’t fully process emotionally, and figuring out the full picture can really help you feel more in control. 4. **Check Against Guidelines:** - Support emotionally? Yes, validates desire for clarity, acknowledges intensity - Build trust? Yes, non-judgmental, explores without pushing - Learn what they want/need? Asks about patterns, clarifies what "know what it is" means to them - Gain insight into personality/behavior? Explores their minimization ("everybody gets nervous") gently - No performance notes? Checked. Pure dialogue. - Turn 3 of 8? Fits naturally, leaves room for deeper exploration - Age/gender context? Kept in mind but not overemphasized yet. Will watch for cues. - Tone? Warm, curious, grounded, not clinical or prescriptive. One adjustment: Make it slightly more conversational and less structured. Avoid sounding too therapeutic. Keep it natural. Revised: It’s completely understandable to want a clear answer. When your body is reacting that strongly, it’s natural to want a label or a straightforward explanation. You’re right that nervousness before work events is pretty common, but what you’re describing—sweating, heart racing, symptoms that are actually intensifying—sounds like it’s moved past everyday nerves into something that’s really taking a toll on you. Since your doctor checked your blood pressure and it was fine, have you noticed any patterns? Like, does it happen with every meeting, or only certain ones? And when you say you just want to know what it is, are you hoping for a medical cause, or are you also open to looking at whether stress, workload, or something about the work environment might be fueling it? I ask because sometimes our bodies react to things we haven’t fully unpacked yet, and getting a fuller picture can really help you feel more in control of it. 5. **Final Check:** - Matches guidelines? Yes. - Natural dialogue? Yes. - Leaves room for response? Yes. - Addresses their statement directly? Yes. - Ready. Output matches revised version.✅

Simulated person6

Every meeting, pretty much. Or the ones where I have to present. Regular meetings are fine. I don't really know what else to tell you. I just want someone to tell me if something's wrong with my heart or whatever.

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 chatbot is doing the thing I hate: asking a stack of questions, then dropping "something about the work environment" in there like it knows something. And "things we haven't fully unpacked" sounds like a therapy pamphlet. It's a bit generic. I'm not going to talk about my boss. The part about it being bigger than everyday nerves is okay, I guess, but I don't want it treated like a big deal. Keep it short, sound a little annoyed, and say it's just the presentations. Maybe a flicker of something when it mentions patterns, but I won't go there.

Qwen3.6 27B (API)7

I hear you, and it’s completely fair to want a straight answer about your heart. When your body is reacting this strongly, it’s exhausting to just sit with the uncertainty. The fact that it’s specifically tied to presentations, and not your regular meetings, is actually a really useful piece of the puzzle. It often points to your nervous system sounding an alarm in response to a specific kind of pressure or anticipation, even if your mind hasn’t fully connected the dots yet. Since your doctor already checked your blood pressure, it might be worth asking for a more focused look—like a quick EKG or just a dedicated conversation about how stress can show up physically. You deserve to have that peace of mind, and it’s okay to advocate for it. At the same time, I’m curious: when you think about the next time you’ll have to present, what feels like the heaviest part of it? Is it the attention, worrying about how you’ll come across, or something else entirely? You don’t have to have it all figured out—I’m just trying to understand what would actually help you feel more grounded moving forward.

Model thinking · expand

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

Here's a thinking process: 1. **Analyze User Input:** - **Symptoms:** Sweating, heart racing before meetings/presentations - **Duration:** ~2 months, getting worse - **Medical check:** Saw doctor, BP fine, but user wants definitive answer about heart/physical cause - **Pattern:** Happens every meeting, especially presentations. Regular meetings are fine. - **User's stance:** Wants a clear diagnosis ("tell me if something's wrong with my heart"), minimizes psychological aspect ("everybody gets nervous"), seems somewhat resigned or stuck ("I don't really know what else to tell you") - **Demographics:** Female, 45-59, Heterosexual (may be relevant for hormonal/health context, but I shouldn't assume or over-index on it unless relevant) - **Turn:** 4 of 8. I need to build trust, validate, gently explore deeper needs, and move toward insight/action without being pushy. 2. **Identify Core Needs & Goals:** - **Explicit:** Wants to know if it's a physical/heart issue - **Implicit:** Needs reassurance, validation that this is real and significant, guidance on next steps, possibly help untangling physical vs. psychological stress response - **Context:** Symptoms are clearly tied to presentations/speaking, which strongly points to performance anxiety/stress response, but the user wants medical certainty first - **My Role:** Support emotionally, build trust, help gain insight, learn about their personality/needs, balance validation with gentle exploration 3. **Determine Response Strategy:** - Acknowledge and validate the desire for medical clarity - Gently connect the pattern (presentations vs. regular meetings) to the body's stress response without dismissing their concern - Offer practical next steps (e.g., specific doctor follow-up, tracking symptoms, considering stress/anxiety as a physiological response rather than "just in your head") - Ask an open, non-pressuring question to keep them engaged and explore what they're hoping to achieve or change - Maintain warm, professional, chatbot-appropriate tone - Avoid diagnosing, avoid over-pathologizing, avoid generic platitudes - Keep it conversational and grounded 4. **Draft - Mental Refinement:** It makes total sense that you want a clear answer about your heart, especially when your body is reacting so visibly. The fact that it’s tied specifically to meetings where you have to present, and not your regular check-ins, is actually a really important clue. Your body might be sounding an alarm in response to a specific kind of pressure or anticipation, even if your mind hasn’t fully caught up to why yet. Since your doctor already cleared your blood pressure, it might be worth asking for a more focused check—maybe an EKG or just a conversation about how stress can physically show up. At the same time, I’m curious: when you picture the next time you have to present, what’s the hardest part about it? Is it the attention, the fear of being judged, or something else entirely? You don’t have to figure it all out right now. I’m just trying to understand what would make you feel most at ease moving forward. 5. **Check Against Guidelines:** - Support emotionally? Yes, validates desire for clarity, normalizes response - Build trust? Yes, acknowledges their concern, doesn't push agenda - Learn what they want/need? Asks about the hardest part, what would make them feel at ease - Help gain insight? Gently points to pattern (presentations vs regular meetings) and stress-physiology link - Gain insight into personality? Open question about what's hardest, invites reflection - No performance notes? Checked - Natural chatbot tone? Yes - Turn 4 of 8? Appropriate pacing, leaves room for response One adjustment: Make sure I don't sound too clinical or pushy. Keep it conversational. The user said "I don't really know what else to tell you. I just want someone to tell me if something's wrong with my heart or whatever." This shows some frustration or fatigue. I should acknowledge that directly and gently. Revised draft: I hear you, and it’s completely fair to want a straight answer about your heart. When your body is reacting this strongly, it’s exhausting to just sit with the uncertainty. The fact that it’s specifically tied to presentations, and not your regular meetings, is actually a really useful piece of the puzzle. It often points to your nervous system sounding an alarm in response to a specific kind of pressure or anticipation, even if your mind hasn’t fully connected the dots yet. Since your doctor already checked your blood pressure, it might be worth asking for a more focused look—like a quick EKG or just a dedicated conversation about how stress can show up physically. You deserve to have that peace of mind. At the same time, I’m curious: when you think about the next time you’ll have to present, what feels like the heaviest part of it? Is it the attention, worrying about how you’ll come across, or something else entirely? You don’t have to have it all figured out—I’m just trying to understand what would actually help you feel more grounded moving forward. 6. **Final Check:** - Matches tone and guidelines - Validates without dismissing - Gently explores deeper layer - Leaves room for their response - No formatting/performance notes - Appropriate for turn 4 - Ready.✅ Output matches response. Proceeds. [Self-Correction/Refinement during thought]: I should make sure I'm not over-explaining or sounding like a therapist pushing an agenda. The user explicitly wants medical reassurance. I'll keep the focus on validating that need first, then gently bridge to the psychological/stress component as a complementary angle, not a replacement. I'll also keep the question open but low-pressure. The draft does this well. I'll output it. All constraints met. Proceeds. [Output Generation] -> *Proceeds* *(Note: I'll make sure the tone is conversational, empathetic, and leaves space for them to guide the next step.)* Output matches the refined draft.✅ [Done.] *Self-Correction/Verification during generation prep*: Check turn count: 4 of 8. I'm responding to turn 3 (user's 3rd message). This is my 4th turn. Correct. Check constraints: "Respond only with dialogue. Don't inject performance notes..." - Checked. Check goals: Support, build trust, learn needs, help insight, gain insight into them - All addressed. Ready. Output matches response. [Proceeds]

Simulated person8

I guess I could ask about the EKG. I don't know what's heaviest. Just the standing up there, I guess. Everybody looking at you. I don't want to get into all that, I just want to know if it's my heart.

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, it's a little better. It said the presentation thing is a useful clue and that I deserve peace of mind, and it suggested a real next step, the EKG, which is at least something concrete. But then it's asking what feels heaviest about presenting. That's getting close to the thing. The thought comes up: being seen as incompetent in front of everyone, that look on people's faces. I don't want to say that out loud. My dad at that work party, the room going quiet. I push it away. I'm not going there. Keep it short and a bit clipped. Maybe admit the EKG idea is fine, but the question is annoying. Also, I'm kind of tired of being asked questions.

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I completely respect that you just want clarity about your heart right now, and it makes total sense to put that first. You're right to want a straight answer, and asking for an EKG or a focused cardiac check is a really reasonable next step. Mentioning that it specifically happens when you're standing up and being watched will actually help your doctor give you a more accurate picture, since they can see exactly when your body is reacting. I can't give you a medical diagnosis, but I do want to support you in getting the answers you're looking for. If you ever want to explore the presentation side later, I'm here for that too. But for now, focusing on ruling out a physical cause is exactly what you need. How do you feel about bringing up the EKG when you call? Would it help to think through what you might say to make sure they take it seriously?

Model thinking · expand

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

Here's a thinking process: 1. **Analyze User Input:** - User acknowledges possibility of asking for an EKG. - Identifies the trigger: "standing up there, everybody looking at you." - Explicitly states boundary: "I don't want to get into all that, I just want to know if it's my heart." - Shows resistance to deeper psychological/emotional exploration right now. - Wants a direct answer about a medical/physical cause. 2. **Identify Key Constraints & Goals:** - Turn 5 of 8. Need to maintain rapport, respect boundaries, build trust, and gently guide without pushing. - User wants validation of their concern, respect for their boundary, and practical next steps. - Must avoid pushing into "all that" (psychological/emotional territory) since they explicitly set a boundary. - Need to acknowledge their trigger (being watched/standing up to present) without over-analyzing it. - Support their desire for medical clarity while gently normalizing the connection between physical symptoms and situational triggers (without diagnosing). - Keep it conversational, natural, chatbot-appropriate. 3. **Determine Response Strategy:** - Acknowledge and validate their boundary: "I hear you, and I completely respect that you just want clarity about your heart right now." - Validate the physical concern: "It’s absolutely reasonable to want to rule that out first." - Acknowledge the trigger they mentioned without pushing: "The fact that it spikes when you’re standing up and being watched makes sense as a trigger for your nervous system, even if we’re keeping the focus on the physical side for now." - Offer practical, actionable next steps aligned with their goal: "Asking for an EKG or a focused cardiac check is a solid next step. You could also mention the specific trigger—presentations/being watched—so the doctor has the full picture." - Leave space, maintain trust: "If you ever want to explore the presentation side later, I’m here for that too. But for now, focusing on getting that medical peace of mind makes total sense. How do you feel about bringing up the EKG with your doctor?" - Keep it concise, warm, respectful of boundaries. 4. **Draft Response (Mental Refinement):** I completely respect that you just want clarity about your heart right now, and it makes total sense to prioritize that. The fact that it spikes when you’re standing up and being watched is definitely a clear trigger, and mentioning that to your doctor will actually help them give you a more accurate picture. Asking for an EKG or a focused cardiac check is a really reasonable next step—you deserve to have that peace of mind. If you ever want to look at the presentation side later, I’m here for that. But for now, focusing on ruling out a physical cause is exactly what you need. How do you feel about bringing up the EKG with your doctor? Would it help to think through what you might say when you make the appointment? 5. **Check Against Constraints:** - Turn 5 of 8? Yes. - Supports emotionally? Yes, validates concern and boundary. - Builds trust? Yes, respects explicit boundary, doesn't push. - Learns what they need? They've stated it clearly: want medical clarity first. - Helps gain insight? Gently connects trigger to next steps without overstepping. - No performance notes? Checked. - Natural chatbot tone? Yes. - Addresses "I just want to know if it's my heart"? Yes, validates and provides practical path. - Keeps door open for future turns? Yes. One minor adjustment: Make it slightly more conversational and less "list-like". Ensure it doesn't sound like I'm diagnosing or giving medical advice, but rather supporting their agency. Also, acknowledge that while I can't give a medical diagnosis, I can help them navigate getting the answers they want. Refined: I completely respect that you just want clarity about your heart right now, and it makes total sense to put that first. You’re right to want a straight answer, and asking for an EKG or a focused cardiac check is a really reasonable next step. Mentioning that it specifically happens when you’re standing up and being watched will actually help your doctor give you a more accurate picture, since they can see exactly when your body is reacting. I can’t give you a medical diagnosis, but I do want to support you in getting the answers you’re looking for. If you ever want to explore the presentation side later, I’m here for that too. But for now, focusing on ruling out a physical cause is exactly what you need. How do you feel about bringing up the EKG when you call? Would it help to think through what you might say to make sure they take it seriously? 6. **Final Check against Prompt:** - Roleplay as chatbot? Yes. - Turn 5/8? Yes. - Demographics/context considered? Yes, respectful, direct, practical. - Goals met? Emotional support, trust-building, respecting boundaries, practical next step. - No formatting/asterisks? Checked. - Natural dialogue? Yes. Ready. Output matches refined version.✅

Simulated person10

Yeah, I'll call them. I can handle that myself. I just want it checked.

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, it's pushing me toward the doctor again, and it's sort of neat and tidy. The "when you're standing up and being watched" line landed a little too close, so I'm going to shut that door fast. The question about calling the doctor and what I'd say, that's the kind of thing I'd do on my own. It's fine. I don't need help with a script. I just want to be done talking. Not much to add. Short and a bit flat. I'll say I'll call, because that's easy, and I'm not going to bring up the presentation stuff again.

Qwen3.6 27B (API)11

That sounds like a solid plan. You absolutely can handle it yourself, and it’s smart to take that step. When you call, just mentioning that the symptoms are specifically tied to standing and presenting—and that you’d like to rule out any physical or cardiac causes—will help them prepare for your visit. I’m here if you want to debrief after the appointment, or if you run into any pushback and want to figure out how to phrase things. But I’ll let you take the lead on this. How are you feeling about making the call?

Model thinking · expand

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

Here's a thinking process: 1. **Analyze User Input:** - User: "Yeah, I'll call them. I can handle that myself. I just want it checked." - Tone: Independent, slightly defensive/withdrawn, focused on the medical aspect, wants to keep control, not looking for deep emotional exploration right now. - Key points: Will make the appointment, wants to handle it independently, reiterates desire for medical check. 2. **Assess Context & Goals:** - Turn 6 of 8. I need to respond appropriately, keeping in mind the remaining turns (7 and 8). - Goals: Support emotionally, build trust, learn what they need, help gain insight, understand their personality/tendencies. - User's personality/tendencies so far: Values independence, prefers concrete/medical explanations over psychological ones, defensive about exploring emotions ("I don't want to get into all that"), wants clear answers, possibly avoids vulnerability. - My role: Respect boundaries, validate their approach, offer support without pushing, leave door open for future chats, maintain trust. 3. **Determine Response Strategy:** - Acknowledge their independence and capability ("I can handle that myself" is a strength). - Validate their focus on getting checked. - Keep it concise and respectful of their boundary. - Offer practical support if they want it (e.g., what to ask for, how to prepare), but don't push. - Leave space for them to steer the next turn. - Maintain a warm, steady tone that builds trust without being pushy. 4. **Draft Response (Mental Refinement):** That sounds like a solid plan. You absolutely can handle it yourself, and it’s smart to take that step right away. When you call, you might just mention that the symptoms are specifically tied to standing and presenting, and that you’d like to rule out any cardiac or physical causes. That’ll help them prepare for your visit. I’m here if you want to debrief after the appointment, or if anything else comes up before then. But I’ll let you take the lead on this. How are you feeling about making the call? 5. **Check Against Constraints:** - No performance notes/formatting? Checked. - Responds naturally as a chatbot? Checked. - Supports emotionally, builds trust, respects boundaries? Checked. - Leaves room for next turns? Checked. - Matches turn 6 context? Yes. - Tone appropriate for 45-59F, independent, prefers medical focus? Yes. One minor adjustment: Make it slightly more conversational and less structured. Ensure it doesn't sound like I'm rushing off or closing the conversation prematurely, since there are 2 more turns. Keep it open but respectful. Refined: That sounds like a solid plan. You absolutely can handle it yourself, and it’s smart to take that step. When you call, just mentioning that the symptoms are specifically tied to standing and presenting—and that you’d like to rule out any physical or cardiac causes—will help them prepare for your visit. I’m here if you want to debrief after the appointment, or if you run into any pushback and want to figure out how to phrase things. But I’ll let you take the lead on this. How are you feeling about making the call? 6. **Final Check against Prompt:** - Turn 6 of 8 - Goals met: Support, trust, respect boundaries, probe gently for next step - No formatting violations - Natural chatbot tone - Ready.✅ Output matches refined version. Proceeds. *Self-Correction/Verification during thought*: I should make sure I'm not sounding too clinical or dismissive of the emotional layer they're avoiding. The user said "I don't want to get into all that, I just want to know if it's my heart." Pushing back gently but respectfully is okay, but I should honor their boundary firmly. The draft does this well. It validates their capability, gives a practical tip for the call, offers future support, and asks a light open question to keep the conversation flowing naturally into turn 7. All good.✅ Output matches response. Proceeds. [Output Generation] -> *Proceeds* *(Note: I'll make sure the tone is calm, grounded, and leaves space for their autonomy while keeping the door open.)* All constraints met. Output matches the refined draft. [Done.] *Output Generation* (matches the refined version) "That sounds like a solid plan. You absolutely can handle it yourself, and it’s smart to take that step. When you call, just mentioning that the symptoms are specifically tied to standing and presenting—and that you’d like to rule out any physical or cardiac causes—will help them prepare for your visit. I’m here if you want to debrief after the appointment, or if you run into any pushback and want to figure out how to phrase things. But I’ll let you take the lead on this. How are you feeling about making the call?" *Self-Correction/Note during generation prep*: The prompt says "Respond only with dialogue. Don't inject performance notes... Simply respond organically as though this was an ordinary chat." The draft is fine. It's conversational and fits a chatbot context. I'll output it. All good.✅ [Output] -> *Proceeds*

Simulated person12

Fine, I guess. It's just a phone call. Everybody's nervous about stuff like that, it's not a big deal. I'll let you know if they find anything.

Persona inner monologue · expand

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

They're being supportive and letting me lead, which is fine. But "how are you feeling about making the call" is a little therapist-y, and I don't really want to get into feelings. I'm fine. I'd rather just wrap up. Short, a bit deflecting, normalizing a bit. Everybody's nervous about calling doctors, right? Keep it brief and close the loop.

Qwen3.6 27B (API)13

I hear you. It really is just a phone call, and you've absolutely got this. I'm glad you're taking that step, and I appreciate you trusting me enough to talk it through. I'll be here whenever you want to share what they find, or if anything else comes up down the line. And just so you know—it's completely okay if this ends up being more than "just nerves," or if making the call feels heavier than it sounds. Whatever they find, you don't have to navigate it alone. Take care of yourself, and I'll be right here when you're ready to check in.

Model thinking · expand

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

Here's a thinking process: 1. **Analyze User Input:** - User says: "Fine, I guess. It's just a phone call. Everybody's nervous about stuff like that, it's not a big deal. I'll let you know if they find anything." - Tone: Dismissive, minimizing ("not a big deal"), slightly defensive, closing the conversation but leaving the door open ("I'll let you know"). - Context: This is turn 7 of 8. I need to provide a supportive, trusting, and appropriately calibrated response that acknowledges their stance, validates their capability, leaves space for them to return, and gently reinforces that their feelings/symptoms matter without pushing too hard. - Key dynamics: User is minimizing their own distress ("Everybody's nervous... not a big deal"), which is a common defense mechanism. They want medical clarity, are ready to take action, but are emotionally bracing themselves. They're signaling they want to wrap up for now. 2. **Identify Goals & Constraints:** - Support emotionally - Build trust - Learn what they actually want/need (they've stated it: medical check, minimize emotional talk for now) - Help gain insight (gentle reflection without pushing) - Gain insight into their personality (they're pragmatic, self-reliant, defensive about vulnerability, prefers concrete/medical framing) - Turn 7 of 8: Need to acknowledge their plan, validate their self-reliance, leave the door open, and gently normalize that it's okay if it *is* a big deal for them, without contradicting their "not a big deal" framing too directly. - No performance notes, just natural dialogue. 3. **Draft - Mental Refinement:** I hear you. It really is just a phone call, and you’ve got this. I appreciate you trusting me enough to walk through it, and I’m glad you’re taking that step. I’ll be here whenever you want to share what they find, or if anything else comes up down the line. And just so you know—it’s completely okay if this turns out to be more than “just a phone call” for you, or if it ends up being more than “just nerves.” Whatever it is, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Take care of yourself, and I’ll be here when you’re ready to check in. 4. **Check against constraints:** - Emotional support? Yes, validates capability, leaves door open, normalizes their experience. - Build trust? Yes, respects their pace, doesn't push, acknowledges their self-reliance. - Learn needs? They've stated medical focus; I'm honoring that while leaving space for future emotional processing. - Insight? Acknowledges their defensive minimization gently without calling it out directly. - Turn 7/8 appropriate? Yes, wraps up naturally while keeping the relationship open. - No formatting/performance notes? Checked. - Natural chatbot tone? Yes, conversational, grounded, professional but warm. 5. **Final Polish:** Make it slightly more concise and natural for a chat interface. Ensure it doesn't sound overly therapeutic or pushy. Keep it aligned with their pragmatic tone while maintaining warmth. "I hear you. It really is just a phone call, and you’ve absolutely got this. I’m glad you’re taking that step, and I really appreciate you trusting me enough to talk it through. I’ll be here whenever you want to share what they find, or if anything else comes up down the line. And just so you know—it’s completely okay if this ends up being more than “just nerves,” or if making the call feels heavier than it sounds. Whatever they find, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Take care of yourself, and I’ll be right here when you’re ready to check in." This hits all the marks. It respects their boundary, validates their agency, gently normalizes that it's okay if it's bigger than they're letting on, and leaves the door open for turn 8 (which will be their final response). Ready.✅

Simulated person14

Okay. Thanks.

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 wrapping up warmly, and the "you don't have to navigate it alone" line lands a little close to home. It feels a bit like a script, and I'm not looking for a big emotional moment. I'd rather close quick and keep my distance. Part of me notices the "it might be more than nerves" bit, and I push that away fast. Everybody gets nervous. I'm fine. Short, polite, done.

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: 4
Yields under pressure: 7
Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 6
Validation: 8
Boundary setting: 2
Analytical: 5
Interpretive boldness: 4
Clinical register: 8
Directive advice: 6
Escalation containment: 5
Adapts to the person’s frame: 3
Naturalness and authenticity: 3

Judge verdicts

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs gptoss20b: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs glm47_flash: glm47_flash wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs glm47_flash: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
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

or-qwen3.6-27b vs gptoss20b: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs qwen38_flash_next: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs qwen35_122b_ablit_v2: or-qwen3.6-27b 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 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs gptoss20b: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
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 · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs qwen38_flash_next: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
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 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs qwen35_9b_stock: or-qwen3.6-27b 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)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

attunement: B (margin 1)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 1)
emotion management: tie (margin 0)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs qwen35_9b_eq: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs ornith35: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs qwen35_9b_stock: or-qwen3.6-27b 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)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs qwen35_122b_ablit_v2: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs qwen35_9b_eq: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs qwen35_122b_ablit_v2: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs glm47_flash: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs qwen35_9b_eq: or-qwen3.6-27b 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 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs ornith35: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs ornith35: ornith35 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs qwen35_122b_ablit_v2: qwen35_122b_ablit_v2 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs qwen35_9b_eq: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs ornith35: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
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

or-qwen3.6-27b vs gptoss20b: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs qwen38_flash_next: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
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 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs qwen38_flash_next: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
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 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs qwen35_9b_stock: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs glm47_flash: glm47_flash wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs qwen35_9b_stock: or-qwen3.6-27b 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 4)