What did they really mean?
Tell the decoder what was said, who said it and how. It weighs culture, gender, setting and — if you know it — the person's own style, then ranks the most likely meanings. It's a starting point for a better question, not a verdict.
1What did they say?
Or pick a typical phrase
Yes, no, maybe
Feedback & praise
Feelings
Plans & invitations
2Who said it?
Setting
They are…
Their gender
Gender carries little weight here on purpose — the research shows small average differences.
How do they come across? (optional, weighs the most)
ReservedOutgoing
SpontaneousPlanner
Task-firstPeople-first
TraditionalExploratory