Is there an adjective for a person who's socially smart
I'm looking for an adjective that means "socially smart." When I say socially smart, I mean that the person knows the right thing to say in social situations.
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I'm looking for an adjective that means "socially smart." When I say socially smart, I mean that the person knows the right thing to say in social situations.
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Sociable, affable, courteous, empathetic, friendly, outgoing, considerate, ...
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Sociable, affable, courteous, empathetic, friendly, outgoing, considerate, ...
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Often times you would say that someone who is socually smart has a high emotional quitient or EQ. You could also say they are street smart or socially aware or savvy.
The closest thing we have to Savoir Fair" would be socialy grace.
"she has always demonstrated the most elegant social grace" I think Savoir Fair sounds much better.
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Yeah, I'm looking for terms like socially savy, would you perhaps know any synonyms for that?
– Kevin
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CAn you provide more context? Is this a social climber? a steet person? an executive? What is the scene? Who is the audience?
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You could use charismatic, possibly. That might speak more to being attractive than savvy.
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Hi Darth P, this isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of charismatic (linked to the source) and examples of its use. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
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There's a French phrase we borrow into English for this - we say they have "Savoir Faire" which literally means that they just... know what to do to be correct in social situations.
"he is extremely socially adept" "adept at reading the room or the politics of the workplace." "a political animal"
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Often times you would say that someone who is socually smart has a high emotional quitient or EQ. You could also say they are street smart or socially aware or savvy.
The closest thing we have to Savoir Fair" would be socialy grace.
"she has always demonstrated the most elegant social grace" I think Savoir Fair sounds much better.
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Yeah, I'm looking for terms like socially savy, would you perhaps know any synonyms for that?
– Kevin
2 days ago
CAn you provide more context? Is this a social climber? a steet person? an executive? What is the scene? Who is the audience?
– Jimalaya
2 days ago
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Often times you would say that someone who is socually smart has a high emotional quitient or EQ. You could also say they are street smart or socially aware or savvy.
The closest thing we have to Savoir Fair" would be socialy grace.
"she has always demonstrated the most elegant social grace" I think Savoir Fair sounds much better.
answered 2 days ago
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Yeah, I'm looking for terms like socially savy, would you perhaps know any synonyms for that?
– Kevin
2 days ago
CAn you provide more context? Is this a social climber? a steet person? an executive? What is the scene? Who is the audience?
– Jimalaya
2 days ago
add a comment |
Often times you would say that someone who is socually smart has a high emotional quitient or EQ. You could also say they are street smart or socially aware or savvy.
The closest thing we have to Savoir Fair" would be socialy grace.
"she has always demonstrated the most elegant social grace" I think Savoir Fair sounds much better.
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Often times you would say that someone who is socually smart has a high emotional quitient or EQ. You could also say they are street smart or socially aware or savvy.
The closest thing we have to Savoir Fair" would be socialy grace.
"she has always demonstrated the most elegant social grace" I think Savoir Fair sounds much better.
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Yeah, I'm looking for terms like socially savy, would you perhaps know any synonyms for that?
– Kevin
2 days ago
CAn you provide more context? Is this a social climber? a steet person? an executive? What is the scene? Who is the audience?
– Jimalaya
2 days ago
add a comment |
Yeah, I'm looking for terms like socially savy, would you perhaps know any synonyms for that?
– Kevin
2 days ago
CAn you provide more context? Is this a social climber? a steet person? an executive? What is the scene? Who is the audience?
– Jimalaya
2 days ago
Yeah, I'm looking for terms like socially savy, would you perhaps know any synonyms for that?
– Kevin
2 days ago
Yeah, I'm looking for terms like socially savy, would you perhaps know any synonyms for that?
– Kevin
2 days ago
CAn you provide more context? Is this a social climber? a steet person? an executive? What is the scene? Who is the audience?
– Jimalaya
2 days ago
CAn you provide more context? Is this a social climber? a steet person? an executive? What is the scene? Who is the audience?
– Jimalaya
2 days ago
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You could use charismatic, possibly. That might speak more to being attractive than savvy.
answered 2 days ago
Darth PseudonymDarth Pseudonym
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Hi Darth P, this isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of charismatic (linked to the source) and examples of its use. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
yesterday
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You could use charismatic, possibly. That might speak more to being attractive than savvy.
answered 2 days ago
Darth PseudonymDarth Pseudonym
2444
1
Hi Darth P, this isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of charismatic (linked to the source) and examples of its use. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
yesterday
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You could use charismatic, possibly. That might speak more to being attractive than savvy.
answered 2 days ago
Darth PseudonymDarth Pseudonym
2444
You could use charismatic, possibly. That might speak more to being attractive than savvy.
answered 2 days ago
Darth PseudonymDarth Pseudonym
2444
answered 2 days ago
Darth PseudonymDarth Pseudonym
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answered 2 days ago
Darth PseudonymDarth Pseudonym
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answered 2 days ago
Darth PseudonymDarth Pseudonym
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2444
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Hi Darth P, this isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of charismatic (linked to the source) and examples of its use. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
yesterday
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Hi Darth P, this isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of charismatic (linked to the source) and examples of its use. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
yesterday
1
1
Hi Darth P, this isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of charismatic (linked to the source) and examples of its use. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
yesterday
Hi Darth P, this isn't a bad start, but it's too short: the system has flagged it as "low-quality because of its length and content." An answer on EL&U is expected to be authoritative, detailed, and explain why it is correct. It's best if you edit your answer to provide more information - e.g., add a published definition of charismatic (linked to the source) and examples of its use. For further guidance, see How to Answer and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
yesterday
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Welcome to EL & U SE, by the way!
There's a French phrase we borrow into English for this - we say they have "Savoir Faire" which literally means that they just... know what to do to be correct in social situations.
"he is extremely socially adept" "adept at reading the room or the politics of the workplace." "a political animal"
edited 2 days ago
Jimalaya
252
answered 2 days ago
GerardFallaGerardFalla
6679
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Welcome to EL & U SE, by the way!
There's a French phrase we borrow into English for this - we say they have "Savoir Faire" which literally means that they just... know what to do to be correct in social situations.
"he is extremely socially adept" "adept at reading the room or the politics of the workplace." "a political animal"
edited 2 days ago
Jimalaya
252
answered 2 days ago
GerardFallaGerardFalla
6679
add a comment |
Welcome to EL & U SE, by the way!
There's a French phrase we borrow into English for this - we say they have "Savoir Faire" which literally means that they just... know what to do to be correct in social situations.
"he is extremely socially adept" "adept at reading the room or the politics of the workplace." "a political animal"
edited 2 days ago
Jimalaya
252
answered 2 days ago
GerardFallaGerardFalla
6679
Welcome to EL & U SE, by the way!
There's a French phrase we borrow into English for this - we say they have "Savoir Faire" which literally means that they just... know what to do to be correct in social situations.
"he is extremely socially adept" "adept at reading the room or the politics of the workplace." "a political animal"
edited 2 days ago
Jimalaya
252
answered 2 days ago
GerardFallaGerardFalla
6679
edited 2 days ago
Jimalaya
252
edited 2 days ago
Jimalaya
252
edited 2 days ago
Jimalaya
252
252
answered 2 days ago
GerardFallaGerardFalla
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answered 2 days ago
GerardFallaGerardFalla
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GerardFallaGerardFalla
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