General terms:
* Empathy: This is the broadest term and refers to the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
* Active listening: This involves paying close attention to what someone is saying, both verbally and nonverbally, and trying to understand their perspective.
* Emotional intelligence: This refers to the ability to perceive, understand, and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others.
More specific terms:
* Reading between the lines: This refers to interpreting the meaning of someone's words by paying attention to their tone of voice, body language, and the context of the conversation.
* Emotional decoding: This refers to the specific process of identifying and understanding the emotions someone is expressing through their words.
* Empathic listening: This is a type of active listening that focuses specifically on understanding the emotional content of what someone is saying.
The best term to use will depend on the specific situation and what you are trying to communicate.