Savoir faire
Meaning
the ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; practical knowledge,
skill or know - how; expertise.
(Oxforddictionaries.com)
Origin (and additional information) ~ Origin: First known use in 1805 – 15. It is
a French noun phrase that means being adaptable and adroit; the instinctive ability
to know how to deal with any situation that arises. The term literally means know
how to do. Some synonyms would be adaptability, adroitness, diplomacy, discernment,
skill, ability. Savoir faire is something one gets with experience in life, so it
refers to acquiring necessary life skills, being wise and capable, especially, becoming
more sensible about life, and improving one’s decision-making skills.
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