Social skills: meaning, definitions and examples

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social skills

 

[ ˈsəʊʃəl skɪlz ]

Context #1

interpersonal communication

Social skills refer to the ability to interact with others in a positive and effective manner. This includes communication skills, emotional intelligence, empathy, and the ability to build and maintain relationships.

Synonyms

communication skills, interpersonal skills, people skills

Examples of usage

  • Having good social skills can help you succeed in both your personal and professional life.
  • Social skills are important for making new friends and networking.
  • Effective social skills involve active listening and understanding non-verbal cues.

Translations

Translations of the word "social skills" in other languages:

🇵🇹 habilidades sociais

🇮🇳 सामाजिक कौशल

🇩🇪 soziale Fähigkeiten

🇮🇩 keterampilan sosial

🇺🇦 соціальні навички

🇵🇱 umiejętności społeczne

🇯🇵 社会的スキル

🇫🇷 compétences sociales

🇪🇸 habilidades sociales

🇹🇷 sosyal beceriler

🇰🇷 사회적 기술

🇸🇦 المهارات الاجتماعية

🇨🇿 sociální dovednosti

🇸🇰 sociálne zručnosti

🇨🇳 社交技巧

🇸🇮 socialne veščine

🇮🇸 félagsleg færni

🇰🇿 әлеуметтік дағдылар

🇬🇪 სოციალური უნარები

🇦🇿 sosial bacarıqlar

🇲🇽 habilidades sociales

Word origin

The concept of social skills dates back to early psychological research on human behavior and interaction. It has been recognized as a crucial aspect of socialization and adaptation to society. Over time, the importance of social skills has become more prominent in various fields, including education, psychology, and business.