Interpersonal Skills

verb to express regret or say sorry for something that one has done wrong

• I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
• I'm really sorry about that.
• My bad, I apologize.
• I apologize if I stepped on your toes.

noun a person who enjoys or is skilled at engaging in conversation

• She was known as a skilled conversationalist, always able to engage in deep discussions on a variety of topics.
• John is a great conversationalist at parties, always keeping the conversation flowing smoothly.
• Samantha is such a chatterbox, a real conversationalist who never runs out of things to say.
• His words were like a symphony, flowing effortlessly from his lips as if he were a master conversationalist.

verb to prepare and work on (land) in order to raise crops; to promote or improve the growth of (plants) by labor and attention

• It is important for farmers to cultivate the land in order to grow crops.
• My grandmother loves to cultivate her garden every weekend.
• I'm trying to cultivate some new friendships at school.
• In order to succeed in business, you must cultivate strong relationships with your clients.

noun a person or thing that is regarded with approval, goodwill, or liking

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The company was able to gain favor with the investors after presenting their impressive financial statements.
• I hope I can gain favor with my boss by finishing this project ahead of schedule.
• If you want to get that promotion, you've got to butter up the boss and get in their favor.
• The artist's unique style has gained favor with art collectors around the world.

noun a person who listens, especially in an attentive manner

• The speaker emphasized the importance of active listening skills in order to be an effective listener.
• I can tell she's a good listener because she always pays attention when I talk.
• She's a great listener, always there to lend an ear when you need it.
• The music spoke to the listener's soul, evoking deep emotions and memories.

noun the quality of being lively, bold, or saucy

adjective pert, showing a bold or saucy attitude

• Her pertness and professionalism impressed the interview panel.
• I admire her pertness when dealing with difficult customers.
• She's got some serious pertness, always ready with a witty comeback.
• His pertness in the face of adversity is truly inspiring.

noun a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements

verb to admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements

• Respect is a fundamental value that should be upheld in all professional interactions.
• I always make sure to show respect to my elders.
• Dude, you gotta give me some respect for pulling off that trick!
• In the world of business, reputation is earned through respect.

verb Trusting is a present participle form of the verb trust, which means to have confidence in or rely on someone or something.

adjective Trusting can also be used as an adjective to describe someone who has a tendency to trust others easily.

• Trusting someone with sensitive information requires a high level of confidence in their integrity.
• I'm not sure about trusting him with the keys to the house while we're away.
• I wouldn't recommend trusting that guy, he seems a bit shady.
• Trusting your instincts can often lead to making the right decisions in difficult situations.

noun a person who is undemonstrative

adjective not openly showing feelings or emotions

• The professor was known for being undemonstrative in his lectures, but his knowledge was unparalleled.
• She may seem undemonstrative, but she's actually a very caring person once you get to know her.
• I thought he was undemonstrative at first, but he's actually pretty cool once you hang out with him.
• His undemonstrative demeanor hid a deep well of emotions that he kept hidden from the world.

noun the quality or state of being unselfish; selflessness

• Her unselfishness in always putting others' needs before her own is truly admirable.
• I appreciate your unselfishness in helping me out without expecting anything in return.
• Her unselfishness is off the charts - she's always looking out for everyone else.
• The unselfishness of the sun in providing light and warmth to all living beings is a powerful metaphor for selflessness.

noun the quality of being friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to

• Her affableness made her a popular hostess among the upper class society.
• I always enjoy hanging out with Sarah because of her affableness.
• Dude, his affableness is off the charts!
• The garden's affableness welcomed visitors with open arms.

adverb in a friendly and pleasant manner

• The CEO greeted the new employees affably during their orientation.
• She always talks affably to everyone she meets.
• He's so affably cool, everyone wants to be his friend.
• The sun shone affably on the picnic, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.