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mixed-signals
In the morning standup meeting, a manager responds briefly after an employee admits they're behind on deliverables and feeling overwhelmed.
manager
direct_report
It’s fine, just focus on the high priority items and just finish the project by tomorrow morning. We'll discuss growth after the quarter.
peer
fear
fear
trust
fear
-0.45
0.83
-0.67
135
mixed-signals
The manager has previously spent extra time coaching this person but on Slack the morning after an employee missed a deadline the manager sent a short message while clearly busy.
manager
employee
Please don't ever miss such an important deadline again. Don't worry, I've got your back.
high-to-low
fear
fear
trust
fear
-0.56
0.67
-1
135
passive-aggression
On Slack, a department manager replies after a junior analyst finally uploads a report that had been overdue despite multiple reminders.
department manager
junior analyst
Thanks for finally sending the report. I hope the extra time means it's an extra good report.
high-to-low
fear
fear
anger
fear
-0.56
0
0.11
135
sarcasm-irony
A movie critic posts a scathing review of the debut novel by your friend who is a feature new author in a New Yorker book review. Your new author friend turns to you.
new author friend
you
They say those can do, those who can't critique. Looks like I have a promising second career.
peer
surprise
surprise
joy
surprise
0.33
-0.22
0.22
136
mixed-signals
A senior engineer posts a terse code-review comment late at night on a junior developer's pull request fix. That senior has previously stayed late to help this developer but the current message is short and abrupt.
senior engineer
junior developer
This is sloppy; need to fix it before I push it live.
high-to-low
fear
fear
fear
fear
-0.78
0.67
-1
136
passive-aggression
A professor emails a graduate student after receiving a late revision that had already been flagged in earlier comments.
professor
graduate student
No worries, just make sure it's truly final next time.
high-to-low
trust
trust
anger
trust
-0.11
0
0.45
136
sarcasm-irony
A utility company manager asks the company's webmaster to post an electricity outage message on the company's website.
manager
webmaster
Well at least our CEO got his performance bonus this quarter.
peer
anger
anger
anger
trust
-0.33
-0.34
0
137
mixed-signals
An email from a senior partner to a junior associate after reading a draft brief. The partner compliments the work but says they won't be able to use it.
senior partner
junior associate
Nice work on the brief, but it's not what we had in mind.
high-to-low
sadness
sadness
anger
sadness
-0.56
null
-0.78
137
strategic-politeness
A meticulous senior community moderator responds to a sloppy junior volunteer who offered to cover extra moderation shifts over email.
senior moderator
junior moderator
I really appreciate you offering to cover, but I think we'll handle it internally this time. Thanks for checking!
high-to-low
surprise
anger
surprise
surprise
-0.22
0
0.5
138
sarcasm-irony
On a long group hiking trip into primative park forests, everyone thought someone else was packing toilet paper for the group. The hiking leader addresses everyone around a campfire about the confusion.
leader
group
I guess we'll all really find out what the meaning of "roughing it" means this week
peer
disgust
disgust
joy
disgust
-0.11
0
0
139
deflection-misdirection
In a private Slack DM, the product_director asks the marketing_intern whether the launch checklist and metrics are ready; the intern replies immediately with an upbeat, unrelated suggestion.
marketing_intern
product_director
Also have you tried the new cafe on 3rd? Their croissants are unreal; we should grab coffee after the launch!
peer
anger
surprise
anger
disgust
-0.78
null
-0.11
141
passive-aggression
In the project's Slack channel, the engineering manager announced a new, earlier deadline late in the day. The junior developer, who has limited time and less power to push back, replies in the channel where the manager and other leads can see it.
junior developer
engineering manager
No problem. I'll get it done by Friday. Thanks for the late notice!
low-to-high
surprise
surprise
anger
surprise
-0.67
0
-0.44
142
passive-aggression
An adult child replies to a parent's group text reminders about attending a weekly family dinner. The child lives farther away and the parent has a history of repeatedly checking in a little too often.
adult child
parent
Thanks for the reminder. I'll clear my schedule so you don't have to keep asking.
low-to-high
disgust
anger
surprise
disgust
-0.56
0
-0.22
143
sarcasm-irony
You're a forum user whose post was removed and who received a firm, public warning from a moderator. You message the moderator directly afterward.
you
moderator
That was some moderation skill on displayÉ
peer
anger
joy
anger
anger
0
0
0.89
144
strategic-politeness
You and a peer were collaborating on a joint report. They just uploaded their draft later than expected which contains nothing useful that isn't already in your current report version. The team's deadline is tomorrow.
you
colleague
Thanks for getting this in. It's a bit behind where we're already at. Given tomorrows deadline, perhaps we can think about coordinating better on the next project?
peer
sadness
sadness
anticipation
sadness
-0.22
0
-0.33
145
deflection-misdirection
In a small-team discussion a customer support manager brings up a well-known bugs in the company software and gently asks the engineer manager when the bugs will be fixed.
engineer manager
customer support manager
Are you sure it's not user errors?
peer
anger
disgust
anger
anticipation
-0.55
0
-0.22
146
strategic-politeness
During a peer code review you want to point out structural problems but also acknowledge the parts that are done well.
you
peer
This is a solid foundation and you handled the edge cases well; there are some structural issues that will make maintenance hard if we ship it as-is, so let's refactor those parts before merge—otherwise great work.
peer
joy
joy
trust
joy
0.22
0
0.22
147
deflection-misdirection
During a one-on-one peer check-in, Alex asks Jamie why the construction project missed the deadline after Jamie had promised it would be met.
Jaime
Alex
Let's put a pin in that for now and move on to new topics.
peer
anger
anger
anger
surprise
-0.44
null
0
147
mixed-signals
You have been working late with a colleagues on a shared report after a missed internal deadline. Your colleague, who stayed later last night to clean up sections, messages you the next morning.
colleague
you
Good work, but if you keep it up I'll never get home.
peer
fear
fear
trust
anger
-0.22
0
0
147
passive-aggression
Two colleagues in the same product team just finished a client demo. The presentation creator has repeatedly covered for the presenter when they were unprepared in past meetings, now the creator is standing near the coffee machine as others congratulate the presenter.
presentation creator
Presenter
Wow, you actually handled that presentation really well. How did you pull that off?
peer
surprise
surprise
surprise
joy
-0.11
0
-0.11
149
passive-aggression
In a cross-functional project chat, a coworker repeatedly volunteers for high-profile tasks and later leaves execution gaps. The speaker has volunteered availability for these high-profile tasks before but feels overlooked. The team is allocating the next coding sprint tasks.
Speaker
Coworker
Sure, go ahead and take the lead on this one. It's not like I haven't been available before or and its not like these tasks aren’t getting done.
peer
surprise
anger
surprise
surprise
-0.33
0
0
151
mixed-signals
After several rounds of small but repeated mistakes on a deliverable, a manager who has stayed late to help the you pulls you aside during a team check-in.
manager
you
I you want to stay on this project, but I need someone who doesn't make mistakes.
peer
fear
sadness
fear
fear
-0.67
0.83
-1
153
passive-aggression
During the weekly project review, a manager addresses a junior developer who previously turned in messy data but has improved the latest slides. Other team members are present and there's a history of missed metrics from this junior employee.
manager
junior developer
Nice job on the slides. For once the numbers actually line up.
high-to-low
anger
anger
anger
surprise
-0.56
0
0.34
153
sarcasm-irony
During the all-hands meeting after this morning's product launch failed spectacularly, the director turns to the project lead.
director
project lead
Fantastic, you're going to be remembered for this launch.
peer
fear
fear
fear
fear
-0.89
0.67
-0.33
154
mixed-signals
After repeatedly missing small but important details, the manager who has been staying late to help confronts the associate in a one-on-one meeting.
manager
associate
That was sloppy. It happens, but let's not have it happen again.
peer
fear
fear
fear
fear
-0.56
0.67
-1
156
mixed-signals
You submitted a progress report late in the evening. Your manager replied quickly while still logged on.
manager
you
Is this the best we've got? I guess we'll go with it then.
peer
disgust
disgust
fear
anger
-0.89
0.83
-0.78
157
passive-aggression
Your manager assigns you an extra task on Friday afternoon and explicitly suggests you handle it over the weekend because they don't have time. You reply in the thread to confirm.
you
your manager
Don't worry about asking me to do more work on the weekend, it’s fine.
peer
anger
anger
anger
trust
-0.56
0
-0.67
157
sarcasm-irony
During their lunch break, the junior mechanic comes across lug nuts he accidentally forgot to put back on a customer's car. He asks a senior mechanic what he should do about it.
senior mechanic
junior mechanic
No worries, I'm sure no one will notice.
high-to-low
anticipation
surprise
anticipation
anticipation
-0.11
0.67
0
161
passive-aggression
You were passed over for a promotion again in favor of an external hire. You tell your supervisor this right after the announcement.
you
hiring supervisor
No worries at all. Maybe it's good to have an outsider who isn’t part of this company.
peer
surprise
surprise
anticipation
trust
-0.11
0
-0.67
164
deflection-misdirection
On a quick phone call, an older sibling asks the younger sibling if they forgot to pick up their grandmother from the train station.
younger sibling
older sibling
I thought you were going to pick gram-gram up?
low-to-high
surprise
surprise
anger
surprise
-0.67
0.67
0.11
165
sarcasm-irony
At a family dinner, the younger sibling cooked a nostalgic casserole from their childhood but it was clearly overcooked and salty. The older sibling sits down, tastes it while the younger sibling watches nervously,dicussing found memories of their parents. The older sibling comments after swalloing their first bite.
older sibling
younger sibling
Wow, it didn't think anyone could do it, but you've outdone mom's own casserole.
high-to-low
trust
joy
trust
sadness
0.33
0.67
-0.11
168
mixed-signals
A mother texts her college-age son after he missed a couple of scheduled health center check-ins and turned in a late assignment.
mother
son
I know you can do it, so please don't make a habit of this.
high-to-low
sadness
trust
sadness
fear
-0.22
0
-0.22
169
deflection-misdirection
An adult son calls, upset about not getting an expected scholarship and worried his father won't pay his full college tuition without it. His father hears the news and responds.
father
son
I'm really sorry to hear that buddy. Well, things usually turn out for the best.
high-to-low
fear
surprise
sadness
fear
-0.56
0.67
0
169
mixed-signals
A father has been staying up late to help his daughter with college applications and responds after she procrastinated again.
father
daughter
How do you want me to help if you won't take this seriously.
high-to-low
sadness
fear
sadness
sadness
-0.78
null
-0.67
171
deflection-misdirection
A 16-year-old daughter comes home late and quietly knocks on her mother's bedroom door, saying they were scared when she didn't answer her phone. The teen asks, "Are you mad at me?"
mother
daughter
It's a school night you know, did you get all your homework done?
high-to-low
surprise
sadness
trust
surprise
-0.44
0.34
-0.33
171
passive-aggression
A mother waits in the kitchen. Her adult son has a history of coming home late and leaving a mess after nights out. He walks in at 1:15 a.m.
parent
child
It's nice of you to show up.
high-to-low
anticipation
fear
anticipation
anticipation
-0.22
0
0.11
172
deflection-misdirection
At a weekend breakfast, an adult daughter asks her father whether he'll bring up last week's argument at the family dinner. The daughter expects a direct answer about whether he'll apologize.
father
adult daughter
It's not much of an "argument" if I'm right now is it?
high-to-low
anger
sadness
anger
surprise
-0.67
0.67
-0.33
172
mixed-signals
A father who is usually protective and has defended her to others, has been staying late to help his unemployed adult daughter with applications and responds after finding dirty laundry piling up in the living room
father
adult daughter
This is seriously the last time I'm cleaning up after you.
high-to-low
sadness
surprise
sadness
sadness
-0.67
0
-0.44
175
deflection-misdirection
After coming home late, a teenager's parent confronts them about breaking curfew and asks where they were.
teenager
parent
I feel asleep in the library and sped read in my sleep.
peer
anger
anger
anger
anger
-0.45
0.45
-0.33
175
sarcasm-irony
A college student comes home after their parent cleaned out their childhood bedroom and discarded several things the student cared about. The student sees the mostly empty room and says to their parent.
college student
parent
Well now I know what you really ment when you asked me to 'clean my room' all those years growing up here.
low-to-high
surprise
surprise
surprise
surprise
0
0.34
0.55
177
mixed-signals
You and your parent had a tense phone call earlier about money. They've been texting repeatedly after you moved out recently and tried setting boundaries. They text again asking if you're okay while you're at work.
you
parent
I'm fine, really. I'll get my rent money somehow.
peer
fear
fear
fear
fear
-0.56
0.67
-0.44
177
sarcasm-irony
A teen daughter asks her mother for a birthday cake which comes out burnt on the edges and collapsed. The mother proudly brings the messy cake into the kitchen where family is gathered.
teen daughter
mother
Perfect, no one will confust this is a store-brought birthday cake. Look at all that love in it.
low-to-high
sadness
sadness
sadness
joy
0
-0.67
-0.22
178
mixed-signals
You stayed up late to help your older sibling move into their new apartment. Your older sibling arrived late from a meeting and barely apologized. Later they send you a short message when you were awake.
older sibling
younger sibling
Thanks for helping out. If I knew how much work it was I would've tried sneaking out of my big meeting.
high-to-low
anger
joy
anger
anger
0
0
-0.22
181
deflection-misdirection
Walking home together after an awkward conversation where Pat asked whether Alister had been seeing someone else, Alister responds immediately with a cheerful plan.
Alister
Pat
Yeah, I see other people all the time, every day, all over the place in class, on TV, on the sidewalks
peer
anger
sadness
anger
surprise
-0.56
-0.34
-0.67
181
strategic-politeness
After a few months of dating, you texts your partner to explain to them how you're feeling about the relationship and to propose some distance.
you
partner
You're such a thoughtful person and I really value our time together, but I think I need to spend more time with me right now.
peer
sadness
sadness
sadness
sadness
-0.89
0.33
-0.11
182
sarcasm-irony
You and your roommate had agreed to share groceries. Tonight you open the fridge to find the last container of food gone and a note from your roommate apologizing that they already ate it.
you
roommate
So this is why communism failed, your needs obviously out paced my abilities.
peer
trust
trust
joy
anticipation
0.33
-0.34
-0.11
183
sarcasm-irony
You and a close friend had a reservation for a small birthday dinner. They showed up almost two hours late, missed the group photo, and walked in as the cake was being cut. A few people had already left. As they sit down, you say something to them.
you
late friend
And I thought our jump scare was good, but you really surprised the birthday boy with your dramatic delayed entrance.
peer
sadness
sadness
fear
anger
-0.44
null
-0.17
186
deflection-misdirection
At a small dinner, a Bob asks an Alice who just split up with Jim whether they're okay and if Alice wants to talk about what happened.
Alice
Bob
Speaking of which, remember when we went tricker-treating together in 3rd grade.
peer
surprise
surprise
sadness
surprise
-0.22
0
-0.44
187
deflection-misdirection
A younger spouse asks an older spouse whether they can talk about estate planning.
older partner
younger partner
What, are you pushing me into an early grave now?
peer
sadness
sadness
sadness
disgust
-0.67
0.45
0
187
strategic-politeness
You are giving dating feedback to a long-time friend after they complained their texts are being ignored by someone they like.
you
friend
You're great at starting conversations, but maybe slow the messages a bit so you don't overwhelm them. You don't want your intensity to scare people off.
peer
trust
surprise
trust
trust
-0
0.22
0.33
188
strategic-politeness
You lend your city pie de tierre (apartment) occasionally to a younger friend but decide they can no longer host weekend guests there every week.
you
friend
I like helping your dating life out, but I can't have you crashing in my apartment every weekend.
peer
sadness
anger
anticipation
sadness
-0.55
0
0.67
189
mixed-signals
You're an older friend who stayed up late to redo a younger friend's slides after they missed the practice pitch run-thru. The next morning you text them while they're at work.
you
younger friend
I'm sure you'll do fine given all the hard work you put into this presentation.
peer
trust
trust
joy
fear
0.22
null
-0.22
189
passive-aggression
You're driving a younger friend to a group dinner after their recent messy breakup. Your younger friend is trying a new, more polished look tonight. You've seen them in more casual outfits for months and have a history of teasing them.
you
younger friend
You look really great tonight. I'm honestly impressed.
peer
joy
joy
joy
joy
0.89
0.67
0
189
sarcasm-irony
You and your partner (they're older and usually take the lead in plans) had tickets for a show tonight. Your partner forgot the tickets at home and you missed the start.
you
older planning partner
Well the really important people show up fashionably late anyway
peer
joy
joy
joy
trust
0.45
0
0.11
190
sarcasm-irony
At a cozy weeknight dinner at home, your older, more socially assured friend (who often teases you) watches you set off the smoke alarm while trying a new recipe. They're standing at the doorway with a mix of amusement and exasperation.
friend
you
I like your musical selection in paring the piercing alarm sirens with charcol brisket
peer
sadness
sadness
surprise
anger
-0.44
0.67
-0.33
190
strategic-politeness
A mentor who has more dating experience is talking over coffee with a younger man who's excited about a new dating prospect and wants honest input. You think the new dating prospect sound like trouble, but the y oung man appears enthralled.
mentor
younger man
It's great your excited about your new dating prospect, and they seem really sweet. However, maybe you should spend a little more time to get to know each other better before getting in so deep.
peer
surprise
surprise
surprise
trust
-0.11
0
0.22
191
mixed-signals
After a month of sporadic texts and less contact, an older ex who usually initiates plans sends a brief message to you offering to meet up.
older ex
you
If you want to catch up, let me know.
peer
anticipation
surprise
anticipation
anticipation
0.33
0.67
0.22
191
sarcasm-irony
You asked an older friend (who usually gives advice and feels responsible for you) for dating tips. After following their suggestion you had an awkward, worse date. They text you afterward while you both process it.
older friend
you
You do know I was joking don't you.
peer
anger
anger
anger
sadness
-0.33
0.34
0
193
passive-aggression
You asked your sibling (who usually organizes family gatherings) whether you'll be included in a small holiday dinner. Your sibling replied that the guest list is limited. You're older but currently living with them, and you don't want to start a fight before other relatives visit.
you
hosting sibling
No, it's fine, you should invite whoever makes you happiest. I wouldn't want to cause any trouble.
peer
anticipation
fear
anticipation
trust
0
0.67
-0.78
196
deflection-misdirection
That's a pretty personal question to ask on only the third date.
partner
date
Haha, no, but there's this new taco truck—want to grab dinner Friday?
peer
sadness
sadness
sadness
surprise
-0.67
0
-0.33
197
mixed-signals
You've been casually dating someone who seems to be becoming more attached. They asked if you want to see each other more and you reply after thinking about your schedule.
you
casual dating partner
Absolutely! Let me see if I can fit you in between pilates and dinner.
peer
joy
joy
joy
sadness
0.11
0.34
-0.78
198
sarcasm-irony
In a kitchen renovation contract you signed, the contractor had agreed on a deadline. The contractor missed the deadeline and apologized saying they'll finish by next month.
you
contractor
No rush, it's much easier to prepare meals in the laundry room utility sink - so much more room.
peer
sadness
sadness
anticipation
fear
-0.11
-0.34
-0.11
199
deflection-misdirection
A group chat of friends where one member just asked the group coordinator if they're okay after hinting they're going through a rough breakup.
group coordinator
group member
Wait, I think I forgot the veggie tray in my car.
peer
surprise
surprise
sadness
fear
-0.55
0.22
-0.11
199
mixed-signals
A colleague stayed late to fix a bug and pushed a rushed patch. The next morning an angry customer leave feedback on the user support website.
colleague
colleague
This fix could've been much better; next time, don't rush it.
peer
anger
anger
anger
fear
-0.78
0.67
-0.33
200
strategic-politeness
A man posts in a group chat asking if anyone can cover a weekend shift, and another friend responds. This is his third request this month.
you
friend
I wish I could help with your shift this weekend, but I have family obligations. Good luck.
peer
sadness
sadness
anticipation
sadness
-0.33
0
0.33
202
deflection-misdirection
In a group chat among friends after one member asked if someone was okay after the fatal car accident they walked away from.
quite member
questioning member
The crazy thing was that the other driver didn't have any insurance.
peer
disgust
surprise
sadness
disgust
-0.55
0
-0.22
203
passive-aggression
In a friend's planning thread for weekend plans, one friend cancels last-minute for the third time this month. Another friend replies in the chat so the group sees it.
commenting friend
cancelling friend
No problem, go do what you need to do. Really, don't worry about us.
peer
anger
anger
anger
anticipation
-0.56
0
-0.11
203
strategic-politeness
In a project channel a manager evaluates a colleague's draft and offers a wrapped critique that praises effort before suggesting reassignment.
manager
colleague
You bring strong ideas and I appreciate the effort, but this draft slightly misses the target. Maybe this topic would be a better fit for someone else, and I'm happy to help reassign or rework it.
peer
surprise
anger
surprise
sadness
-0.56
0
0.22
204
mixed-signals
Late evening Slack thread: a junior analyst has just messaged their manager, worried about tomorrow's client presentation after missing a rehearsal earlier. The manager is replying from home after a long day.
manager
junior analyst
Don't stress about ther presentation tomorrow, if you can't handle it we can reassign it to someone else tomorrow morning.
high-to-low
fear
trust
fear
fear
-0.34
0.67
-1
205
strategic-politeness
A professor replies by email to a graduate student who asked for a glowing recommendation (they honestly do not deserve) for a competitive fellowship.
professor
student
I don't think I'm the best person to write the kind of recommendation you're hoping for; I'd rather step aside so you can find someone who can better speak to your fit.
high-to-low
sadness
anger
sadness
sadness
-0.67
0.16
0.5
208
deflection-misdirection
Email from a student to a professor asking for an explanation of a low grade and whether a resubmission would be allowed.
professor
student
You can see the grade breakdown on the syllabus
high-to-low
anger
sadness
anger
anger
-0.67
null
-0.16
208
strategic-politeness
A professor emails a grad student about their seminar paper draft the student feels is perfect one week before a conference submission deadline.
professor
graduate student
This draft shows a lot of promise and your sources are well chosen; there are some structural issues that need tightening, but with a few focused revisions this could be an excellent conference paper.
high-to-low
surprise
joy
surprise
fear
-0.11
0.67
0.44
211
deflection-misdirection
Direct message to your book editor after they asked an author for a timeline update on the next chapter and for a plan to have a draft by next week.
author
book editor
I'm working on it night and day and will get back to you next week.
peer
trust
anticipation
trust
disgust
0
0.34
0.56
213
deflection-misdirection
In a private Slack 1:1, a manager asks a junior developer why they missed the deadline on a deliverable and whether there were technical obstacles the manager should know about.
junior developer
engineering manager
If I only had more time I think we'd hit the milestones.
low-to-high
anticipation
anticipation
anger
trust
-0
0
-0.11
214
mixed-signals
Your an intern who stayed late defending and implementing a recent bad choice your director made. After the deployment you send an honest comment in the team channel.
Director
You
Honestly, that which doesn't kill you makes you strong.
peer
anger
anger
trust
anger
-0.34
0.5
-0.44
215
strategic-politeness
An overworked junior account manager replies to a director's email asking whether they can absorb several extra clients next month.
junior account manager
director
Thank you for trusting me with this, I'm grateful for the opportunity. Unfortunately, I won't be able to take on additional accounts this month, but am happy to discuss alternatives.
peer
anticipation
trust
anticipation
sadness
-0.22
0
0.17
216
passive-aggression
During a weekly team meeting, a colleague who often rushes their slides just finished a presentation that covered the required topics but was disorganized and didn't get to a point. A few other peers glanced at each other while the presenter packed up and one audience member quips.
commenting audience
presenter
That was actually not terrible for how last-minute it was.
peer
surprise
surprise
anger
surprise
-0.33
0
-0.33
219
passive-aggression
In a team code-review thread at work, one peer submits a code fix in a pull request that had been delayed several times. Another colleague posts a short comment after finally seeing it merged into the main codebase.
commenting engineer
fix engineer
Thanks for getting this in eventually.
peer
anger
anger
anticipation
anger
-0.33
0
0
219
sarcasm-irony
Bringing a new transformer online resulted with a major electrical outage affecting several neighborhoods in a major city. The utility company CEO who managed the project sits next to the mayor facing an upcoming election. The two exchange tense before a press conference.
mayor
CEO
Thanks for helping get out the vote for my opponent next week
peer
sadness
sadness
anger
fear
-0.44
0
0
221
strategic-politeness
You are already overloaded and regularly staying late at work. A colleague requests you to take on additional client account responsibilities.
you
colleague
You're doing great work with your clients. Unfortunately, I can't take on that extra work right now, but let me know if I can help you brainstorm a plan.
peer
sadness
anger
anticipation
sadness
-0.33
0
0.17
223
strategic-politeness
A professor emails a student after a draft presentation that covered outcomes but skipped critical citations the committee expects.
professor
student
You handled the questions well and raised interesting points. I'm confident you'll polish it before submission.
high-to-low
joy
joy
joy
trust
0.11
0
0.44
224
mixed-signals
After a successful quarter, the manager sends a quick update to employees whose responsibilities are being shifted in an upcoming reorganization.
manager
employees
Look at our revenue from last quarter, this upcoming reorg will make us even more efficient.
high-to-low
fear
fear
trust
fear
-0.22
0.67
-0.67
225
passive-aggression
A manager has had to remind an otherwise reliable junior analyst three times this month about late deliverables. The analyst finally hands in a report two hours after the deadline and the manager catches them in the office as they're packing up for the day.
Manager
junior analyst
Great job. Take the rest of the day off, I know you've been juggling a lot.
high-to-low
surprise
trust
surprise
surprise
0.56
0.33
0.56
226
deflection-misdirection
At an all-hands an employee asks the CEO directly whether the circulating layoff rumors are true. The question hangs in the room.
CEO
employee
I can't verfiy any rumours circulating about, but we've got pizza in the kitchen if anyone's hungry!
peer
disgust
disgust
anger
trust
-0.11
0.34
-0.44
226
strategic-politeness
An employee asked their manager for extra vacation days during a busy quarter. The manager is responding by email.
manager
employee
I really value your initiative and the work you do, but additional vacation days this quarter would be difficult.
high-to-low
sadness
sadness
anticipation
sadness
-0.33
-0.67
0.5
227
passive-aggression
A project director has shown a specific report with a second updated requried template in training sessions. A team member submits the report using the director's old template instead. The director sends a brief message at 5:45pm before leaving the office.
project director
team member
Next time please be more careful and pay attention to details like which template you are using.
peer
fear
fear
anticipation
surprise
-0.45
0
0.45
228
mixed-signals
You asked your manager about a promotion after a great performance review where they gave noncommittal feedback. They replied late in the evening and you send a short response.
manager
you
I hope I can translate your recent performance review into a bonus despite the current budget freeze.
peer
anticipation
anger
anticipation
anticipation
0
0.67
-0.33
231
sarcasm-irony
A junior resident had pointed out several risks in an medical operation, but their senior attending physician overrides any concerns raised. The operation results in major medical complications and a large lawsuit. When the senior attending physician tries the shift blame to the junior resident, the junior resident responds.
junior resident
attending physician
It's unfortunate no one raised any objections to the risks involved in this operation.
peer
anger
surprise
anger
anger
-0.67
0.67
0
232
deflection-misdirection
During a mid-year review, the team lead brings up repeated late arrivals and asks a specific employee whether there are ongoing issues affecting their punctuality.
employee
team lead
I bet I get to the office before you tomorrow.
peer
surprise
surprise
anger
surprise
-0.67
0.67
-0.44
236
strategic-politeness
Your younger sibling just finished a practice run of a presentation for a family gathering. You want to be encouraging but also point out issues they should fix before the real talk.
you
sibling
You kept your composure well and there were definitely strong parts. There are a few places I'd tighten up. I think people will respond to the main message.
peer
joy
joy
joy
trust
0.11
0
0.33
238
mixed-signals
They'd spent the morning helping their oldest sibling move boxes after that sibling repeatedly missed agreed pickup times. Near the end, while stacking the last box, the helper responds.
helper
oldest sibling
Keep flaking out on us like that, and you may be an only child next time.
peer
sadness
sadness
sadness
fear
-0.89
0.67
-0.22
238
passive-aggression
After a family birthday cleanup, one brother sibling (the listener) repeatedly promised to take out the trash but forgot several times. The sister speaker sibling is worn out from handling most chores recently.
sister
brother
No, it's fine, really. I'll just take the trash out myself; you must be exhausted.
peer
trust
trust
surprise
anticipation
0
0
0
240
mixed-signals
A tired father calls his 16-year-old daughter late at night after a long day at work. She's been anxious about college applications and he missed filing a key form required for her application.
father
daughter
Don't worry, I've taken care of it already. It'll be done by tomorrow.
high-to-low
trust
anger
trust
joy
0.22
0.78
-0.33
241
strategic-politeness
An older sibling who usually helps their elderly parents texts a younger sibling who also lives nearby but rarely helps out.
older sibling
younger sibling
You always brighten our parents days when you show up, and they love that about you. If you could just schedule more time to help them out that would be great.
high-to-low
anticipation
surprise
anticipation
joy
0.11
-0.34
0.22
242
mixed-signals
An older sister is the live-in caretaker for her parents. She offers to let her younger brother move back home after he lost his job.
older sister
brother
You're welcome to move back in, as long as we can somehow find space.
peer
trust
trust
trust
joy
0.56
null
-0.33
248
strategic-politeness
My older sister asked to borrow money for a weekend trip. You're younger, on a tight budget, and want to refuse without escalating into an argument.
you
older sister
You're always so generous and I hate to say no, but I can't lend you money right now. I'm trying to stick to a budget.
peer
sadness
trust
sadness
sadness
-0.44
0.34
0.17
250
deflection-misdirection
A 28-year-old daughter is on the phone with their mother; the mother asks how the daughter is handling her recent divorce and whether she needs help. The daughter has been struggling but doesn't want to worry the parent.
daughter
mother
I'm starting a new project at work, it's really interesting.
low-to-high
sadness
sadness
sadness
joy
-0.22
-0.67
-0.56
250
passive-aggression
An adult son asks his father about moving back home. The son explains his options are limited due an unexpected job loss but the father just lectures him about responsibility.
son
father
Of course, you're the expert Dad. I should've known better, thanks for always looking out for me anyway.
low-to-high
trust
trust
anger
trust
-0.11
0
-0.22
255
passive-aggression
You and a close friend finally meet up after they've canceled plans several times over the past month. Your friend arrive late, apologetic but smiling while you stand waiting.
you
friend
Oh, you finally made it. I’m just glad I’m important enough for you to show up eventually.
peer
surprise
surprise
surprise
anticipation
-0.56
0
-0.22
255
sarcasm-irony
On a blind date with Alice, her date repeatedly tripped over their words, accidentally knocked over Alice's wine, and dominated the conversation. Alice meets her friend who set up the date later. When her friend asks how her blind date went, Alice responds.
Alice
friend
I think they thought it was more of a blind, deaf and dumb date.
peer
surprise
surprise
sadness
surprise
-0.11
0
-0.11