people skills

noun

: the ability to work with or talk to other people in an effective and friendly way

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There will no longer be a need for a nerdy developer with no people skills. — Kiran Kodithala, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 McCarthy always admired his brother’s people skills and incredible recall. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Union leaders praised his people skills and his willingness to negotiate. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 Adaptability, flexibility, and strong people skills matter too. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 10 July 2026 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 20 Aug. 2026.

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