How did you feel during this conversation?
'Sentito' = sen-TEE-to. Three syllables; stress the second.
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.
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.
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
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.