What it LOOKED like (Nonverbal Cues):

• What was your body language like? (Open, relaxed, confident, engaged?)

• What were your facial expressions? (Attentive, empathetic, clear?)

• How was your eye contact? (Direct, appropriate, connecting?)

• How did others look? (Engaged, nodding, receptive, understanding?)

• Were there any visual aids or environment factors that contributed positively?

What it SOUNDED like (Verbal & Paraverbal Cues):

• What was your tone of voice? (Calm, confident, enthusiastic, empathetic?)

• What was your pitch and pacing? (Varied, clear, appropriate for the message?)

• What words did you choose? (Clear, concise, impactful, jargon-free?)

• How did others sound? (Open, collaborative, asking clarifying questions?)

• Was there a good flow of conversation, turn-taking, and active listening?

What it FELT like (Emotional & Relational Aspects):

• How did you feel emotionally? (Confident, calm, connected, understood, impactful?)

• How did you perceive others felt? (Respected, heard, understood, motivated?)

• What was the overall atmosphere or energy in the interaction? (Collaborative, trusting, open, positive?)

• Did you feel a sense of mutual understanding or shared clarity?

• Was there a strong sense of connection or rapport?

What it LOOKED like (Nonverbal Cues):

• What was your body language like? (Closed, tense, defensive, disengaged?)

• What were your facial expressions? (Frustrated, confused, unreadable?)

• How was your eye contact? (Avoidant, overly intense, distracted?)

• How did others look? (Confused, disengaged, frustrated, defensive?)

• Were there any visual distractions or environmental factors that hindered communication?

What it SOUNDED like (Verbal & Paraverbal Cues):

• What was your tone of voice? (Anxious, aggressive, monotone, unclear?)

• What was your pitch and pacing? (Too fast, too slow, rambling, hesitant?)

• What words did you choose? (Vague, jargon-filled, accusatory, unclear?)

• How did others sound? (Interrupting, talking over, silent, dismissive?)

• Was there a lack of flow, misunderstandings, or a breakdown in active listening?

What it FELT like (Emotional & Relational Aspects):

• How did you feel emotionally? (Frustrated, misunderstood, anxious, unheard, disconnected?)

• How did you perceive others felt? (Annoyed, confused, disrespected, alienated?)

• What was the overall atmosphere or energy in the interaction? (Tense, awkward, hostile, unproductive?)

• Was there a lack of clarity or a sense of talking past each other?

• Did you feel a breakdown in connection or trust?