Emotional intelligence

5. Stop trying to ________ and tell me what you really think.
6. Trying to convince him felt like trying to talk to a ________.
8. His ________ made some people laugh while others weren’t sure if he was joking.
9. Over time, she started to come out of her ________ and participate more actively in class.
10. He appeared calm and ________ during the interview.
12. He gave a ________ response, even though the truth was a bit uncomfortable.

1. A lot of the message was conveyed through ________ cues rather than words.
2. Let’s make sure we’re all on the same________ before we move forward with the plan.
3. Her ________ remarks kept the conversation lively and engaging.
4. Her concern felt completely ________, not forced or polite.
7. The new Epstein files began to spread like________ within minutes of being posted online.
10. He offered a ________ apology for his earlier behavior.
11. She didn’t say it directly, but her tone seemed to ________ that something was wrong.