How many people are present? → Size

Are people going to stick around? → Loyalty

What kinds of responses are possible → Feedback

How long are we present? → Time Together

Why are we communicating? → Pretext

How quickly are we communicating? → Pace

Why is this or that person talking? → Filter

What clues connect people? → Matchmaking

Do we need each other to proceed? → Interreliance

How well are people acquainted? → Depth

How do we interact? → Form

Is there a social hierarchy? → Status

How much will outcomes affect me? → Stakes

Will what I say stick around? → Durability