"people skills" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} people skills pl (plural only)
  1. (management) Skills in dealing with or managing people. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Management Synonyms: social skills Related terms: soft skills, people person
    Sense id: en-people_skills-en-noun-FIaR8dRM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum Topics: management

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