The common touch
noun
The ability to relate to and interact with people from all walks of life.
Despite his wealth and status, he has the common touch, which makes him popular among people.
Often appears as...
- have the common touch
- lack the common touch
noun
A characteristic of relating easily to ordinary people.
The politician owes his popularity to his common touch and ability to communicate with the average citizen.
Often appears as...
- develop the common touch
- gain the common touch
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Approving
Political
noun
The ability to relate to and interact with people from all walks of life.
Despite his wealth and status, he has the common touch, which makes him popular among people.
Often appears as...
- have the common touch
- lack the common touch
noun
A characteristic of relating easily to ordinary people.
The politician owes his popularity to his common touch and ability to communicate with the average citizen.
Often appears as...
- develop the common touch
- gain the common touch
Usage tips
Approving
Political
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Social Flexibility
Refers to seamlessly interacting with people from various social backgrounds without awkwardness or pretense.
She moved from chatting with street vendors to diplomats, her common touch evident.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Condescending
Using 'the common touch' means treating everyone respectfully, implying no one is inferior, regardless of their status.
He treats the janitor with the same respect as the CEO, truly having the common touch.
Pro Tip 3/3Leadership Quality
Often seen as an admirable quality in leaders, suggesting they stay connected with their people.
Despite becoming a manager, she maintained the common touch with her team.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Flexibility
Refers to seamlessly interacting with people from various social backgrounds without awkwardness or pretense.
She moved from chatting with street vendors to diplomats, her common touch evident.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Condescending
Using 'the common touch' means treating everyone respectfully, implying no one is inferior, regardless of their status.
He treats the janitor with the same respect as the CEO, truly having the common touch.
Pro Tip 3/3Leadership Quality
Often seen as an admirable quality in leaders, suggesting they stay connected with their people.
Despite becoming a manager, she maintained the common touch with her team.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Flexibility
Refers to seamlessly interacting with people from various social backgrounds without awkwardness or pretense.
She moved from chatting with street vendors to diplomats, her common touch evident.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Condescending
Using 'the common touch' means treating everyone respectfully, implying no one is inferior, regardless of their status.
He treats the janitor with the same respect as the CEO, truly having the common touch.
Pro Tip 3/3Leadership Quality
Often seen as an admirable quality in leaders, suggesting they stay connected with their people.
Despite becoming a manager, she maintained the common touch with her team.
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