A generic term, of varied usage, meaning competencies and skills related to interaction, e. g. social judgment, empathy, and the repertoire of communicative behavior. In the professional context, frequently understood as the ability to act in a way appropriate to the situation and to achieve a specific result, appropriate to meeting interaction requirements related to a specific activity (e. g. role flexibility, adaptability, conflict resolution); in group work conditions, the term is occasionally used as a synonym for the term 'team player' (which is just as imprecise in its application).