1: Tell us about a time when you completely misunderstood someone’s emotions. What happened in the end?

2: Some people are very good at “reading the room.” What does that skill look like in your culture or workplace?

3: Have you ever had to calm someone down during an emotional moment? How did you handle it?

4: Do you think social media has changed the way people express emotions or empathy? In what ways?

5: What kinds of people tend to drain your emotional energy? How do you usually deal with them?

6: Describe a situation where staying calm gave you an advantage. What could have happened if you had lost control?

7: In your opinion, should schools teach emotional intelligence explicitly, or should people learn it naturally through life experience?

8: Have you ever “bottled up” emotions for too long? What were the consequences?

9: In many cultures, people hide emotions to appear professional or strong. Do you think that’s healthy or harmful in the long term?