Professional Communication Skills

adjective having qualities or characteristics that are typical of a business or professional setting; efficient and practical

• The CEO conducted the meeting in a very businesslike manner, focusing on the agenda and making decisions efficiently.
• She approached the negotiation with a very businesslike attitude, not wasting any time on small talk.
• He was all businesslike during the presentation, not messing around with any unnecessary details.
• Her approach to problem-solving was very businesslike, cutting through the clutter to find practical solutions.

adjective relating to or involving communication or the expression of thoughts or feelings

• She is a very communicative person, always sharing her thoughts and ideas clearly.
• I love chatting with Sarah, she's so communicative and easy to talk to.
• Dude, that guy is super communicative, he never shuts up!
• The painting was so communicative, it seemed to speak to me through its colors and shapes.

adjective showing politeness and good manners; considerate or thoughtful

• The receptionist was always courteous to all the guests who entered the hotel.
• He's always so courteous, holding the door open for everyone.
• She's a really courteous person, always looking out for others.
• His courteous demeanor was like a warm blanket on a cold day, comforting all those around him.

noun a quality of being brief and abrupt in speech or manner

• Her response was delivered with such curtness that it left everyone in the room feeling uneasy.
• I don't appreciate the curtness in his tone when he talks to me.
• She hit him with some serious curtness when he tried to flirt with her.
• The curtness of his actions spoke volumes about his true feelings towards the project.

adjective relating to diplomacy or the work of maintaining good relations between the governments of different countries

• The diplomat used diplomatic language to navigate the sensitive negotiations.
• She always knows how to handle tricky situations with a diplomatic approach.
• He's got a way of being super chill and diplomatic at the same time.
• Finding a diplomatic solution to the problem felt like walking on eggshells.

noun Good manners refers to polite and respectful behavior in social interactions.

• It is important to always exhibit good manners in professional settings.
• My grandma always reminds me to use good manners at the dinner table.
• Dude, you gotta have some good manners when you're out with my parents.
• Having good manners is like showing respect to the world around you.

noun lack of sensitivity or consideration towards others' feelings or needs

• The insensitivity of his remarks towards the grieving family was shocking.
• I can't believe the insensitivity of her comments about the situation.
• His insensitivity is off the charts, he just doesn't care about anyone else.
• The insensitivity of the cold wind cut through her like a knife.

verb to allow something to pass without taking action or making a response

• I cannot let this mistake slide without addressing it.
• I'll let it slide this time, but please be more careful next time.
• I'll just let that slide, no big deal.
• Sometimes it's better to let things slide and not dwell on every little mistake.