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132
|
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
|
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