people skills
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Messrs. Powell and Warsh are both too gentlemanly for that, and Mr. Warsh’s people skills are finely tuned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
He said AI literacy is important - knowing what it is and does, as well as focusing on your people skills, showing your achievements, and not obsessing over long-term plans.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 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
We know that Edward is a genius because we’re told he is; because he spends every spare moment scribbling equations on any available surface; and because he has poor people skills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2025
"Ouch. I give you a compliment, you give me a verbal kick to the face. We are gonna have to seriously review your people skills when all this is over."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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