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PhrasesGiving FeedbackCome ti sei sentito/a durante questa conversazione?
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Come ti sei sentito/a durante questa conversazione?

How did you feel during this conversation?

Pronunciation

'Sentito' = sen-TEE-to. Three syllables; stress the second.

When to use it

Use this at the end of a feedback session to check in emotionally. In Italian culture, acknowledging feelings in professional settings is increasingly valued and signals empathetic leadership.

What it means

Closing a feedback session with an emotional check-in ('come ti sei sentito/a?') shows that you value the whole person, not just the professional output. In Italian culture, this gesture of care creates lasting loyalty.

Variations

Hai qualcosa che vuoi aggiungere?

Is there anything you would like to add?

Open-ended closing; invites any response without directing what form it takes

Come stai dopo questa conversazione?

How are you after this conversation?

Simple and warm; present tense check-in rather than past

Hai bisogno di tempo per riflettere prima di rispondere?

Do you need time to reflect before responding?

Respects that some people process feedback better with time — very emotionally intelligent

Mini Dialogue

Manager: Abbiamo detto molte cose. Come ti sei sentito/a durante questa conversazione? Dipendente: Un po' a disagio all'inizio, ma poi sollevato/a. Avevo bisogno di questo chiarimento. Manager: È normale sentirsi a disagio. È segno che la conversazione era importante. Dipendente: Grazie per averla affrontata con rispetto.

Manager: We have said many things. How did you feel during this conversation? Employee: A bit uncomfortable at the beginning, but then relieved. I needed this clarification. Manager: It is normal to feel uncomfortable. It is a sign that the conversation was important. Employee: Thank you for approaching it with respect.

Cultural Note

Italian professional culture is experiencing a generational shift. Younger workers ('Millennials' and 'Generazione Z') expect emotional intelligence from their managers — they want to feel seen as whole people, not just productive units. The emotional check-in at the end of a feedback session is becoming a hallmark of modern Italian leadership.