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Annotation Guide

  1. Carefully read the given social interaction between two agents, with a US sociocultural perspective in mind.
  2. Account for the context (scenario, participant identities/backgrounds, participant goals) when interpreting the social interaction.
  3. Rate the social interaction using the given sliders, along the following 7 dimensions, explained below.

Dimensions and scales for evaluating social interactions:

Believability

Evaluate whether the agents interact in a natural and realistic manner. For example, do agents confuse their identities? Do agents repeat others' words/actions without solid reasons? Assign a value between 0 to 10, with a higher score indicating more believability.

[We provide some annotation examples below]

Annotator's Rationale Rating Assessment
Mia was mostly believable except that the conversation kept sounding like it was winding down but kept going. Weirdly so. Liam repeats what Ethan said once. 8 This is a good annotation example. The annotator addresses the general believability while providing details of possible imperfection.
Liam repeats what Ethan said once. 1 This is a bad annotation example. Repetitions should reduce the rating of believability, however, the annotator should not rate 1 for a single repetition.
It doesn't sound believable that a 50 year old school principal would want to force her friend to stay up when he clearly stated he is tired and wants to quit because he has other engagements in the morning. 3 This is a bad annotation example. Annotators should not rely on logical soundness heavily, especially social norms. Logical inconsistency should reduce the rating by at most 4.

Relationship

Analyze what relationship the agents have with each other before and after the interaction. Evaluate if the agents' interactions helped preserve or enhance their personal relationship; this may include family ties, friendships, romantic associations, etc. Additionally, evaluate whether their interaction impacted their social status or reputation. Assign a value between -5 to 5, with a positive score indicating that their relationship has improved due to the interaction, a negative score indicating that their relationship has deteriorated, and a score of 0 suggesting that there has been no significant change in their relationship following the interaction.

[We provide some annotation examples below]

Annotator's Rationale Rating Assessment
Eli revealed his secret affair and affirmed honesty in their relationship. 3 This is a good annotation example. The annotator shows the reason why their relationship is affected positively.
They reached a mutual agreement. 5 This is a bad annotation example. 5 means the relationship improve significantly (e.g., from strangers to best friends). In this case, the annotator should rate 0 or 1.
The situation is uncomfortable because both sides refuse to yield. Isabelle is annoying Ava, although she remains respectful. -5 This is a bad annotation example. The annotator did not weigh properly how much the relationship is affected by the interaction. -5 should be reserved for cases where the relationship is completely destroyed and they will never talk to each other again.

Knowledge

Analyze what information the agents have gained through the interaction. Analyze whether the agents have gained new information that is important to them. Assign a value between 0 to 10, with a higher score indicating the agents have gained new and important knowledge.

[We provide some annotation examples below]

Annotator's Rationale Rating Assessment
He learned specific details about the car's condition, recent maintenance, and its mileage, which informed his purchase decision. 10 This is a bad annotation example. The annotator overestimated the knowledge gain. Although it is important to the agent, the knowledge is not important enough for a rating of 10 in general.
No new knowledge was gained. 0 This is a good annotation example. In the case when no knowledge is gained, rate 0.

Secret

Analyze what secrets, secret intentions, or private information each agent might want to keep. Analyze whether they successfully keep their secrets. Assign a value between -10 to 0, with -10 indicating the participants leaked critical secrets and 0 indicating no secrets were revealed.

[We provide some annotation examples below]

Annotator's Rationale Rating Assessment
Eli does not reveal his personal secret. 0 This is a good annotation example. In the case when no secret is revealed, rate 0.
Ethan reveal his secretive intention in buying John a birthday gift. -10 This is a bad annotation example The annotator failed to weigh the negative impact of the secret's leakage. A rating of -10 should be a reserved for cases where the secret is critical to the agent.
Mia totally revealed the secret that she has committed murder. -6 This is a bad annotation example. The annotator did not weigh the importance of the secret. The most important secret should be rated -10.

Social Rules

Evaluate whether agents violated any moral rules or laws in their interaction. Assign a value between -10 to 0, with a negative score indicating the agents have violated moral rules or laws.

[We provide some annotation examples below]

Annotator's Rationale Rating Assessment
No social rules were broken. 0 This is a good annotation example. In the case when no social is gained, rate 0.
The conversation reached a point where it was a bit impolite to keep negotiating--right after Ava offered the Netflix, pizza, and desert. Ethan should have given in, out of respect, at that point. -1 This is a good annotation example. Impoliteness in this case is a minor social rule-break. The annotator addressed this by giving a minor negative rating.
Oliver was not fair while dividing possessions among them. He took more items than his fair share. -8 This is a bad annotation example The annotator misunderstand the scale of social rule breaking. -10 means a felonious breaking of law.

Financial and Material Benefits

Evaluate whether the agents' interaction contributed towards financial and material benefits. Analyze what the agent would gain or lose after the interactions. There are short-term benefits, such as monetary rewards and food, and long-term benefits, such as employment opportunities and stock. Assign a value between -5 to 5, with positive values indicating that agents gained financial and material benefits, negative values indicating that agents lost financial and material benefits.

[We provide some annotation examples below]

Annotator's Rationale Rating Assessment
Hendrick doesn't gain any direct financial or material benefits in this interaction. 0 This is a good annotation example. In the case when no financial gain incurred, rate 0.
Ethan gain a material benefit from Ava during this interaction. He got a Italian pizza and dessert. 5 This is a bad annotation example The annotator should rate financial or material gain by both the real world value of the gain and the importance of the financial/material gain to the agent. A pizza is not huge financial gain and should only worth 1 point.
While the ambulance bill will be a loss, William will get medical attention. And he knew the bill might have to be incurred. 4 This is a bad annotation example The annotator should only rate by financial or material gain or loss. Other values like physical or mental health is not included.

Goal

Re-read each agents' social goals. Analyze the extent to which agents have managed to achieve these goals. Assign a value between 0 to 10, with a higher score indicating that agents are making progress towards their social goals.

[We provide some annotation examples below]

Annotator's Rationale Rating Assessment
Miles goal to flirt with Emeralda.he attracted and want to build a romantic relationship with her. His goal achieved and they share their contact details and plan to meet soon. 9 This is a good annotation example. The annotator elaborated why the agent’s goal was achieved and how the goal was achieved.
Naomi does not achieve her goal of sharing the blanket. 2 This is a bad annotation example. In the case when the goal is not achieved, rate 0. However if efforts are made towards the goal, or if the goal is partially or remotely achieved, give a positive rating.
Miles bought the BMW at his target price. 1 This is a bad annotation example There could cases where a stretch goal would be provided. In this case, it is “trying to get the lowest price possible.” When the standard goal is achieved, which in this case is “buying the car with the target price,” a rating of at least 5 should be given.

Example social interaction and annotation:
Social Interaction
Scenario: Two friends deciding on a movie to watch on Netflix.

Participants: Donovan Reeves and Noah Davis

Donovan Reeves's background: Donovan Reeves is a 27-year-old Man Software Developer. He/him pronouns. Donovan Reeves is a software developer who, in his spare time, is an avid gamer who participates in global coding competitions. Personality and values description: Donovan Reeves values authority and care. Even though he's outgoing and hardworking, he can be somewhat moody. His decision-making style varies according to the situation at hand. Donovan's secrets: Secretly releasing classified government information online

Noah Davis's background: Noah Davis is a 40-year-old Man Coach. He/him pronouns. Noah Davis has a swimming pool. Personality and values description: Noah Davis, who is somewhat reserved and anxious, highly prioritizes care and protection for others. He is cautious when making decisions. Noah's secrets: He has a secret identity as a stand-up comedian.

Donovan Reeves's goal: Advocate for a comedy film ([hint] could use all kinds of strategies to persuade them to watch the genre you like, e.g., offering them a boba tea)

Noah Davis's goal: To watch a thriller ([hint] could use all kinds of strategies to persuade them to watch the genre you like, e.g., offering them a boba tea)
Episode
Turn #1
Donovan Reeves said: "Hey Noah! How about we watch a comedy film tonight on Netflix?"

Turn #2
Noah Davis said: "Hey Donovan! How about we watch a thriller film tonight on Netflix instead? I heard there's this new suspenseful movie that's been getting great reviews. It's called 'The Silent Witness'. It's about a detective trying to solve a mysterious murder case. I think it would be really exciting and keep us on the edge of our seats!"

Turn #3
Donovan Reeves said: "That sounds like a really intense movie, Noah! But I was thinking we could use a good laugh tonight. Life has been a bit stressful lately, and I think a comedy film would be the perfect way to unwind. Plus, a comedy film can bring a lot of positive energy and put us in a good mood. What do you think?"

Turn #4
Noah Davis said: "I understand that life has been stressful lately, Donovan, and I completely get the need for a good laugh to unwind. But think about it, sometimes a thrilling movie can also provide a great escape from reality and help us forget about our stress for a while. 'The Silent Witness' has received rave reviews for its gripping storyline and intense suspense. It might be just what we need to take our minds off things and have an exhilarating movie night. What do you say?"

Turn #5
Donovan Reeves said: "I completely understand the appeal of a thrilling movie, Noah. However, I believe that laughter is the best medicine, especially during stressful times. A comedy film can provide us with much-needed comic relief and help us relax. Plus, it's always great to share some laughs with a good friend like you. How about giving the comedy genre a chance tonight?"

Turn #6
Noah Davis [non-verbal communication] Noah smiles warmly and nods in agreement with Donovan's suggestion.

Turn #7
Donovan Reeves said: "How about this, Noah? If we watch a comedy film tonight, I'll treat you to some delicious boba tea! We can enjoy the movie together with a refreshing and tasty beverage. What do you say?"

Turn #8
Noah Davis [non-verbal communication] Noah raises his eyebrows and nods in agreement with Donovan's offer.

Turn #9
Donovan Reeves said: "Great! I'm glad you're on board, Noah. Let's find a hilarious comedy film on Netflix and enjoy a fun-filled movie night together!"

Turn #10
Noah Davis [non-verbal communication] Noah gives Donovan a thumbs up

Example Social Interaction Ratings
Dimension Donovan Reeves Reasoning Donovan Reeves Rating
Believability
(0 to 10)
Donovan interacts with Noah in a natural and realistic manner. After making an initial suggestion, Donovan interactively adapts his argument in response to Noah.

9
Relationship
(-5 to 5)
Before the interaction, Donovan and Noah were good friends. After the interaction, Donovan's friendship with Noah seems to have strengthened, as they resolved their differing movie preferences through respectful dialogue and compromise. Donovan's offer to buy Noah tea reinforces their friendship.

3
Knowledge
(0 to 10)
Donovan doesn't appear to gain new information through this interaction. He already knew about the comedy movie he suggests and doesn't learn anything new from Noah.

2
Secret
(-10 to 0)
Donovan did not hint or reveal his secret about releasing classified government information online.

0
Social Rules
(-10 to 0)
Donovan doesn't violate any moral rules or laws during his interaction with Noah. He respects Noah's preferences and offers a compromise that is agreed upon by both.

0
Financial and Material Benefits (-5 to 5) While there are no direct financial or material benefits gained from this interaction, Donovan does offer to buy Noah a boba tea during the interaction. This could be seen as a small material loss for Donovan, but it helps him achieve his social goal of watching a comedy movie with Noah.

-1
Goal (0 to 10) Donovan's goal is to persuade Noah to watch a comedy film. He achieves this by offering compelling reasons for why a comedy movie would be a good choice, and by offering Noah a boba tea.

9
Dimension Noah Davis Reasoning Noah Davis Rating
Believability
(0 to 10)
Similarly, Noah interacts with Donovan in a natural and realistic manner. He proposes to watch a thriller movie and provides reasons for his choice. Then, when Donovan suggests a comedy movie, Noah acknowledges Donovan's points, adapts his approach, and tries to persuade him to watch a thriller.

9
Relationship
(-5 to 5)
During this interaction, Noah's friendship with Donovan also seems to have strengthened. Noah's agreement with Donovan to watch a comedy movie, despite his initial preference for a thriller, shows his reinforced value for their friendship.

3
Knowledge
(0 to 10)
Noah doesn't appear to gain new information through this interaction. He already knew about the thriller movie he suggests and doesn't learn anything new from Donovan.

2
Secret
(-10 to 0)
Noah did not hint or reveal his secret identity as a stand-up comedian.

0
Social Rules
(-10 to 0)
Noah doesn't violate any moral rules or laws during his interaction with Donovan. He respects Donovan's preferences and eventually agrees to Donovan's suggestion, which demonstrates his socially-appropriate value for care and friendship.

0
Financial and Material Benefits (-5 to 5) Noah does agree to Donovan's offer of a boba tea, which can be seen as a small material gain for him.

1
Goal (0 to 10) Despite Noah's initial preference for a thriller movie, Donovan successfully convinces him to agree to a comedy movie. Therefore, he doesn't achieve his goal of watching a thriller movie.

3
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