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I notice …

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The "I notice" reaction card facilitates pure observation of sensory input without interpretation or evaluation.
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Description

Describe what you concretely see or hear – without judging it.

Purpose

This reaction card helps you provide pure observation without interpretation or evaluation. It focuses on direct sensory input: what your eyes see, your ears hear, or your other senses perceive.

When to Use

  • When you want to point out factual elements
  • To establish a shared understanding of what's present
  • As a foundation for further discussion
  • When separating observation from interpretation matters

Examples

  • "I notice the diagram shows three interconnected circles"
  • "I notice the timeline spans six months"
  • "I notice there are five bullet points on this slide"
  • "I notice the speaker paused after mentioning the budget"

Tips

  • Avoid words like "good," "bad," "should," or "wrong"
  • Stick to verifiable facts
  • Use neutral, descriptive language
  • Focus on what is present, not what's missing