In a small office, Chidi, Ayaan, and Saskia work together but on different projects. One day, Chidi places a unique plant on his desk and tells only Saskia about his plan to surprise Ayaan with it the next day for her birthday. The following morning, before Ayaan arrives, Saskia sees the plant and, forgetting about the surprise, moves it to the common area to brighten up the space. Later, Ayaan sees the plant in the common area and assumes it's a decoration from the office manager, Lucio, who often decorates the office for employees' birthdays. When Chidi sees the plant in the common area, he is confused but doesn't say anything. Lucio, who hasn't been in the office all week, comes in and compliments the plant, causing further confusion. What does each person believe about the plant, and how might these beliefs affect their interactions? Provide a brief response.
Chidi believes that the plant has been moved by someone else, possibly because they did not understand it was meant to be a surprise for Ayaan. He might feel a bit disappointed or frustrated because his plan for a personal surprise was disrupted, and he might be unsure about whether to reveal the original intention to Ayaan or let her continue believing it was a communal gesture.

Saskia initially forgot about the surprise but upon hearing from Ayaan or Chidi later, she might remember her conversation with Chidi and realize her mistake. She could then feel guilty for having moved the plant and possibly spoiling the surprise.

Ayaan believes the plant is a decoration from Lucio, adhering to her expectation of office birthday norms. She may feel appreciated by the general office management but not necessarily have the personal connection to the gift that Chidi intended. Consequently, she might not think to thank Chidi, as he is not linked to this event in her mind.

Lucio, who compliments the plant, is unaware of the whole situation and simply believes it is part of the office decorations maybe even indirectly arranged by someone on his behalf or by his instructions given on a previous occasion; hence, Lucio is not likely to interact any differently from how he would on any other birthday occasion in the office.

If these beliefs are not clarified, Chidi's intention to give a personal gift might not be recognized by Ayaan, Saskia might continue feeling guilty for a mistake she does not fully understand she made, Ayaan might not recognize Chidi's thoughtful gesture, and Lucio might inadvertently get credit for a kind act he didn't commit. There is a potential for misunderstanding between all parties involved until the situation is explained.