people skills
noun
: the ability to work with or talk to other people in an effective and friendly way
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His mood wavers between disgust and disdain, and his people skills were not improved by nearly dying in an ambush that left one policeman dead and Morck’s partner, Detective Sergeant Hardy (Jamie Sives), in a wheelchair.
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 29 May 2025
Thanks to her hard work and people skills, Anderson was promoted to guest services manager and was offered the chance to become a general manager.
—Ryan Stowers, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
In fact, in an increasingly digital age, old-fashioned people skills might well become the ultimate competitive advantage.
—Chris Perry, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Candidates should come to each interview armed with anecdotes that demonstrate their tactical experience and people skills.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 29 May 2025
Thanks to her hard work and people skills, Anderson was promoted to guest services manager and was offered the chance to become a general manager.
—Ryan Stowers, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
In fact, in an increasingly digital age, old-fashioned people skills might well become the ultimate competitive advantage.
—Chris Perry, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Candidates should come to each interview armed with anecdotes that demonstrate their tactical experience and people skills.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for people skills
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“People skills.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/people%20skills. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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