conversationskills
nounUK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən skɪlz/
US /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən skɪlz/
The ability to talk and listen well with other people.
Good conversation skills help you make friends at school.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The ability to keep a talk going smoothly without awkward silences.
Her conversation skills kept the dinner party lively all evening.
3. The ability to listen carefully and respond kindly when someone speaks.
His conversation skills made everyone feel heard during the meeting.
4. The ability to change how you speak for different people and places.
Strong conversation skills helped her speak politely to the principal and casually to her friends.