people skills
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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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
The youth organization has its members sell the cookies to learn people skills and how to manage money.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025
Actually talk, that most people-y of people skills?
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
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