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people skills

British  

plural noun

  1. the ability to deal with, influence, and communicate with other people

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“His people skills have improved a lot, and his critical thinking skills,” Reyes said.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

A potential downside of his people skills, some who have worked with him said, is that D’Amaro likes to be liked and can avoid taking unpopular stands.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 4, 2026

A good knowledge of wildlife is required for the job, while excellent people skills are highly desirable.

From BBC Dec. 23, 2025

Vitello earned a reputation as a brash, fiery leader with unmatched people skills whose teams toed the line between confident and cocky.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 25, 2025

Raymond drops me off with Paul, a thick-armed blond guy who is, compared with Roberta, painfully short of people skills.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

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