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1. Dal video di Peter Svenneby, è emerso che le hard skill sono tutte quelle abilità che utilizziamo per completare un compito senza il supporto o l'interazione con altre persone. Al contrario, le soft skill coinvolgono necessariamente altre persone.
2. Le soft skill che utilizzo normalmente sono la gestione del tempo, il lavoro di squadra, la creatività e la leadership.
3. Sì, cerco spesso di acquisire nuove competenze per migliorare le mie soft skill.
4. A mio parere, non tutte le soft skill implicano l'interazione. Prendiamo ad esempio la gestione del tempo: ognuno di noi ha una preferenza per una o più tecniche che possono essere utilizzate per gestire il nostro tempo e le nostre attività per completare i compiti entro le scadenze stabilite. O la creatività: a mio parere, una delle soft skill più potenti, è un'abilità che si costruisce attraverso la cultura, la lettura, la sperimentazione e la ricerca; quindi, non richiede necessariamente l'interazione o la collaborazione con gli altri.
È anche vero che relazionarsi e interagire con gli altri ci consente di migliorare i nostri punti di forza e identificare le nostre lacune.

I agree with the definition given by Peter, but I have to do an integration to it because I believe that we use soft skills not only when we interact with people but also when we link different hard skills, coming from different experiences and sectors, to solve exstrimely complex situation or simply to have a genial idea, what is often called the sixth sense.
I don’t know exactly what soft skills means and what kinde of them I have got and use, but I ofthen use my emphaty to create scenarios and interctions between persons and ability that help me to solve very complex situations. Probably doing that I'm usin some soft skills.

What insights did you gain from the video? The video material provided a deeper understanding of the importance of soft skills and how they influence the efficiency of the results achieved working in a team.
In your perspective, which soft skills do you use most frequently in your daily life? In my professional activities, I need to have effective communication skills, team work skills, collaboration skills, leadership skills, flexibility, empathy, fast reaction to constantly changing conditions, etc.
Were you aware that you used these soft skills so often? Yes, I did. I have a background in understanding their essence.
Do you agree with Peter perspective that "all soft skills involve interaction"? I completely agree because they are closely related to the personal features of team members and help to achieve faster implementation of the different techniques to achieve the required results even when the team members are very different as individual personalities. They give more coordinated flexibility to our activities and faster orientation towards one goal not individually but working in a team and feeling each other with high responsibility for the result.

What insights did you gain from the video?
I had complicated ideas about soft skills before I've watched the video but now I understand that soft skills comes with interaction and hard skills shows my own effort, knowledge or experience.

In your perspective, which soft skills do you use most frequently in your daily life?
I'm not sure if I can classify soft skills or not at that moment but I can say that I'll need to use soft skills more often than hard skills because I'm in sustainability field and my aim to encourage my colleagues and help them engaged.

Were you aware that you used these soft skills so often?
No, I definitely not.

Do you agree with Peter perspective that "all soft skills involve interaction"?
I agree because I guess it makes sense. My idea is: I can use my soft skills in any field regardless my occupation but hardskills are tightly related to the occupation.

I learned that soft skills—like communication, empathy, and adaptability—are personal qualities that shape how we interact with others. They are just as vital as technical abilities for building successful relationships and teams.
I most often use communication and empathy, especially when coordinating with colleagues or friends. I also rely on time management and problem-solving to stay organized and handle unexpected challenges.
The video made me realize how frequently I draw on these skills in everyday situations, even in small interactions.
Soft skills inherently involve how we relate to others—whether it’s through verbal communication, active listening, or collaboration. They all require some form of interpersonal exchange.

1. Soft skills always involve interaction with another person, but not always physically, such as empathy.
2. I most often use the skills of teamwork (scientific team), leadership/tutoring (conducting classes for students), time and resource management (my own and the team's)
3. We often use them unconsciously and intuitively, without thinking about it, but awareness gives us greater control over them.
4. I agree with Peter, at the same time I think that we can also have interactions with ourselves (self-management, etc.)

i like the idea that sofyt skills increase or deminish the hard skills efficiency completing the task.
I think that some soft skills could be individual, not related to the interaction

I hadn't thought deeply about the issue of soft skills before. Peter's definition made me realize that I use such skills on a daily basis and that they are a key element in my work as an academic teacher. But this is interpersonal work by its very nature.
I agree with Peter's definition. However, in my opinion, in solving typically technical problems, "passive" soft skills are more important (e.g. recognizing the client's expectations, acquiring someone's know-how, etc.). You can produce a good product even without having the ability to work in a team or to present the results.

1. I hadn't thought about it before. From the videoI learned that appropriate use of soft skills allows for more effective work
2. Interpersonal communication, active listening, emotional intelligence
3. No, I weren't.
4. Yes, I completely agree with it.

I liked very much the explanation what soft skills are. The provided examples are clear and understandible for people with different background.
I totally agree with Peter perspective that "all soft skills involve interaction".
Ussulay I use "communication" as a soft skill. But critical thining is also a part of my life and job.

- What insights did you gain from the video?
The video gave a deeper understanding of what Soft Skills are. The association of "soft skills" with interaction with other people sounded inspiring. I had not thought about this before.
- In your perspective, which soft skills do you use most frequently in your daily life?
In my work, based on the insight presented in the video, I use a lot of soft skills. The main soft skills that come to mind are communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and teamwork.
- Do you agree with Peter's perspective that "all soft skills involve interaction"?
Yes, I totally agree.

From Peter Svenneby's video, we learned that hard skills are the abilities we use to complete tasks independently, without requiring interaction with others. In contrast, soft skills necessarily involve other people and social interaction.

The soft skills I use most frequently include time management, teamwork, creativity, and leadership.

Yes, I often seek to acquire new skills in order to improve my soft skills and grow both personally and professionally.

However, in my opinion, not all soft skills require interaction with others. Take time management, for example: each of us has personal preferences for techniques that help us organize our time and tasks to meet deadlines efficiently. Or consider creativity, which I believe is one of the most powerful soft skills. It can be developed through culture, reading, experimentation, and exploration—none of which necessarily demand collaboration with others.

That said, it's also true that interacting with others helps us to enhance our strengths and identify areas where we can improve.

1. Insights gained from the video
The video explained that soft skills are personal qualities that shape how we communicate, collaborate, and manage relationships. I learned that while hard skills show what we know, soft skills determine how effectively we can use that knowledge in real-life situations.

2. Soft skills I use most frequently in daily life
The soft skills I use most often are communication, active listening, and adaptability. I also rely on time management to handle schoolwork and personal tasks.

3. Awareness of using these soft skills
I was not fully aware before that I used these skills so regularly. After watching the video, I realized that many of my daily habits—like listening carefully or adjusting to changes—are actually important soft skills.

4. Agreement with Peter’s perspective
I agree with Peter that soft skills usually involve interaction, since they are most visible in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving with others. However, I also believe some soft skills, like self-control and emotional management, begin within ourselves but still influence our interactions.

I learned of one mans description of soft skills. I don't necessarily like the definition of soft skills as the opposite of hard skills...but honestly I can't think of a better one. Soft skills is one of these concepts to me that are hard to define accurately, but everybody "knows" what it means by the description and examples.
Persuasion and collaboration are my most used skills, both at work in IT and when at home with my family.
Yes. I often have thought that my soft skill level is what keeps me employed, it's "easy" to find an IT engineer that can code, finding someone that can talk and collaborate is apparently much harder.
Yes I agree, I can't think of any soft skill that wouldn't involve interaction.

1. As Peter shared, I think hard skills are professional and technical skills that you have learned through school and they are often evaluated, tested and certified such as: accounting, finance, programming... For example: you graduated from a major in bridge and road construction engineering, so you have the knowledge and understanding of engineering to calculate and create a design document to build a bridge with full standards of expanded concrete in the weather conditions at that location.
Soft skills are a broader concept, it is often understood as how we do that job. For example: accepting the job of negotiating a contract with an investor, Jonny chooses to directly address the issue at the company office, while Brian likes to invite customers to dinner at a luxury restaurant to have the opportunity to interact, learn about their interests and build trust with them, from which the two sides can reach an agreement more easily.
2. The skills I use most often are problem-solving and time management.
3. When I get caught up in my daily work, I don’t realize that these are soft skills. When a task or goal is achieved, I have time to review and I realize that it was my time management and ability to solve problems quickly that helped me get my goals.
4. In my opinion, not all soft skills are related to interactions. Obviously, they fall into two groups: interpersonal-skills and intrapersonal-skills, and both are important.

Insights I gained from the Video,

Skills are anything that helps you get things done or makes something better. Hard skills are like the technical stuff the things you learn to do a specific job, without needing to work with others. Soft skills, on the other hand, are all about people, how we work with or alongside others.

The cool thing is that soft skills make your hard skills even better. It's not just that they're there, they actually boost the value of what you do. Think about it, if you're a great coder hard skill but you can't explain your code or work with your team soft skills, your code might not be very useful.

The main idea is that soft skills always involve interacting with others, whether it's team, the people we are working for, or the people who will use our product. Soft skills mean things like getting people on board with our ideas, working well with others, leading, and understanding what people need and feel.
The author points out that people often talk about soft skills, but they don't always explain what they are. It's tricky because soft skills look different in different jobs and situations. It's not enough to say communication skills. You need to know what kind of communication listening, asking questions, etc. when to use it, and how to use it.

The last important point is that you should think about how you use your soft skills. Just like with hard skills, it helps to think about how we talk to others, how we handle feedback, and how well you understand other people's points of view. Knowing your soft skills what you're good at and what you need to improve is the key to getting better at them.

My Perspective: Which Soft Skills Do I Use Most Frequently in Daily Life..

Here are several I frequently use:

Communication includes listening, explaining, asking clarifying questions, and changing my tone or manner based on who I'm communicating with.

Empathy / perspective taking – attempting to comprehend another' perspectives, feelings, or needs, particularly while assisting or answering to another person's query.

Problem-solving entails not just technical skills, but also recognising what the true problem is sometimes via understanding people's needs or limits, making decisions, and weighing options and consequences.

Collaboration is collaborating with others, coordinating tasks, and incorporating input.

Adaptability / flexibility – navigating between settings e.g. different subjects, different and improving how I respond when new information becomes available.

Was I aware I used these soft skills so frequently?

Not always consciously. Some skills come naturally for example, listening and adjusting. Others I notice in review or when someone provides opinions. For example, I may be aware that I am engaging in a lot of perspective-taking when attempting to explain something, but I do not always name it as such. So, somewhat conscious, partly subconscious.

Yes, I basically agree with his concept, but with the awareness that "communication" can be direct with other people or indirect/pre-interaction preparing, reflecting, anticipating, as well as internal interaction (inside oneself), which facilitates outside relations.

1. What insights did you gain from the video?
An interesting insights I got from the video is how visual and concrete he describe about soft skills and hard skills. Based on that, I can image clearly in what stage of a work we use soft skills and hard skills.

2. In your perspective, which soft skills do you use most frequently in your daily life?
I often use most frequently skills like: communication, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork.

3. Were you aware that you used these soft skills so often?
Yes, I knew exactly when I use them.

4. Do you agree with Peter perspective that "all soft skills involve interaction"?
No, I don't. Because some soft skills don't include interaction, for example when you critical thinking and analyze about a situation, you don't interact with anyone, only with yourself.

-What insights did you gain from the video?
According to Peter, soft skills are interpersonal tools that address how well we communicate, persuade, and work with people. Soft skills are now considered important competencies, particularly for positions requiring teamwork, leadership, or client interaction.

-In your perspective, which soft skills do you use most frequently in your daily life?"
From my perspective, the most frequently used soft skills in daily life include communication, empathy, problem-solving and adaptability.

-Were you aware that you used these soft skills so often?"
I didn't fully realize how often I used these skills because they were such a part of my daily routine.

-Do you agree with Peter perspective that "all soft skills involve interaction"?
I agree with Peter's perspective to a large extent. Most soft skills like communication, leadership, teamwork, and emotional intelligence do involve interaction. However, some soft skills (like self-awareness or resilience) may begin internally but still influence external interactions.

1. What did I learn from the video
I learned that soft skills are super important, not just in jobs but in everyday life. Things like talking clearly, working with others, and being respectful really matter. It’s not just about what you know — it’s about how you act and connect with people.
2. What soft skills do I use most?
I think I use communication and teamwork a lot. I talk with friends, work on group projects, and try to solve problems when things get tricky. I also try to stay calm and be kind to others.
3. Did I know I used these soft skills so much?
Not really! I didn’t think about it before, but now I see that I use soft skills all the time even when I’m just chatting or helping someone out.
4. Do I agree that all soft skills involve interaction?
Yes, I agree with Peter. Soft skills are all about how we deal with people. Even stuff like time management affects how we work with others. So yeah, I think every soft skill has something to do with interaction.

1.What insights did you gain from the video?
From the Peter's video I understand more about soft skill. Soft skill is increase or diminish the value of hard skill. I have technology but I don't have Knowledge about how to work with this technology and how to increase production from this so this is worthless. Soft skill are things like communication, teamwork, time management, leadership etc. This is very important when working with people.
Soft skill are help to resolve conflicts, interacting well with others, make relationship stronger, empathy to understand others and listen others point of view.
2.In your perspective, which soft skills do you use most frequently in your daily life?"
In my daily life I most frequently used empathy, listening, communication and team work. I am student and I have also my family so I used this soft skill to understanding my family needs and teamwork in my study.
3.Were you aware that you used these soft skills so often?"
Yes — little bit. I always knew I had to act many roles like student, housewife, adapting to Finland, so I realized I needed to communicate well, be organized, adapt. But after the video, I see more clearly how often and how much I depend on these skills.
4.Do you agree with Peter perspective that "all soft skills involve interaction"?
Yes, I totally agree with Peter perspective because soft skills are express your self, dealing with people, understanding others are the part of interaction. Even when work alone that time also interaction involve because after that share and in between get anyone ideas are also important.

- What insights did you gain from the video?
I understand that soft skills are about how we deal with people but hard skills are technical things. This video teaches me that both skills relate to equally importance.
- In your perspective, which soft skills do you use most frequently in your daily life?
I think mostly communication even Listening skills also help me for understand others better.
- Were you aware that you used these soft skills so often?
No, I did not notice this thing before, but now I realise I am using soft skills almost every day.
- Do you agree with Peter’s perspective that "all soft skills involve interaction"?
Yes, I agree.

- What insights did you gain from the video?
A skill is anything you use to complete a task, add value, or create success in your job
-In your perspective, which soft skills do you use most frequently in your daily life?"
communication, inherently involve other people and include things like persuading, influencing, teamwork, and leadership
- Were you aware that you used these soft skills so often?
Of course, base on my experience in the daily life and nearly 20 years experiences
-Do you agree with Peter perspective that "all soft skills involve interaction"?
Totally I agree with him because if you don't have any interaction and lose something or fail something, you couldn't get the soft skill

What insights did you gain from the video?
- Video gave us the define about hard skills and soft skills. Skills are anything we use to complete a task or add value or to get the success on the job. Soft skills help us interact with people.
In your perspective, which soft skills do you use most frequently in your daily life?"
- Communication, teamwork, collaboration, problem-solving, leadership and discovery, ...
Were you aware that you used these soft skills so often?"
- No, I wasn’t fully aware I relied on them so frequently until reflecting on it.
Do you agree with Peter perspective that "all soft skills involve interaction"?
- I partly agree with Peter’s perspective, because I think many soft skills involve interaction, but some, like self-management or adaptability, are also intrapersonal.

1. What did you learn from the video?
Having watched Peter's video, I learned so much more about what soft skills are and how crucial they are. You might have brilliant technical skills but if you do not know how to manage people, share ideas, or apply those skills, then it does not matter. Soft skills like communication, teamwork, leadership, and time management give hard skills greater value. They also help resolve conflicts, sustain good relations, empathize with others, and listen actively.

2. In your view, what are the most prevalent soft skills that you use on a daily basis?
In real life, empathy, listening, communication, and teamwork are applied by me the most. Being a student, all these skills prove useful for me while working with my classmates and studying with them. Empathy and communication are also used by me in my home to understand my family's needs and help them accordingly. So, I suppose I am applying all these skills each day without even realizing it.

3. Did you know that you used these soft skills this often?
Yes, I somehow knew but not entirely. I've always had the sense that I'm playing various roles—I'm a student, the one who is responsible for the household, and a person adapting to Finnish life. For that, I was certain that I needed to communicate clearly, plan ahead, and be adaptable. But now, having watched the video, I realize even more how much I actually depend on these soft skills daily.

4. Do you agree with Peter that "all soft skills involve interaction"?
Yes, absolutely. Soft skills are all about expressing yourself, connecting with other individuals, and catching people's ideas or feelings—anything that has to do with interaction. Even if you're an independent worker, you still end up being in front of other individuals presenting results or concepts, so there's always interaction.

I learned from the movie that soft skills are powerful tools that help with effective collaboration, establishing trust, and adjusting to circumstances. They don't necessarily imply being "nice" or "friendly." They help one apply hard skills or technical knowledge to actual situations.

I apply communication, empathy, flexibility, and problem-solving most frequently in my daily life. For instance, I always attempt to pay attention diligently to people while working in groups, ensure that ideas are understood, and revise my plan when necessary. Honestly speaking, I did not realize how often I applied these skills. I hadn't realized until I reflected on it that even the most innocuous-seeming exchanges, such as clarifying a misunderstanding, inspiring a colleague, or giving directions, are instances of soft skills at work.

I partly share Peter's point of view that "all soft skills involve interaction." Interaction is indeed necessary for most soft skills, e.g., communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution. However, I believe that some, e.g., resilience, flexibility, and self-management, can be worked on inward. Our future interactions with others tend to be influenced by those "inner" soft capabilities.

From the video, I learned that soft skills are personal and social abilities that help us work well with others, and they make hard skills more effective. In my daily life, I use communication, teamwork, and problem solving the most. Sometimes I did not realize how often I use these skills until I reflected on it. I agree with Peter’s perspective that “all soft skills involve interaction” because most soft skills, like communication, teamwork, and empathy, require working with or understanding other people.

What insights did you gain from the video?
-The video gave clear insights of hard skills and soft skills, and how both of them can be taken into action for success and acheive goals.
In your perspective, which soft skills do you use most frequently in your daily life?"
-In my daily being a student, I use communication skills and time management skills in my daily life for effective performance in my work.
Were you aware that you used these soft skills so often?"
-No, I was not completely aware of it, but after learning about it, I understood the meaning of soft skills and what does it includes.

Do you agree with Peter perspective that "all soft skills involve interaction"?
-Yes, I do agree all soft skills involve interaction for example the way we communicate, respond and understand things all have influence over people.

Yes, I agree with Peter's view that all soft skills involve interaction. His examples align perfectly: skills like leadership or teamwork can't exist in isolation, that require engaging with others to create value. Even something like emotional intelligence, often lumped under soft skills, manifests through social dynamics. This perspective makes sense, as it contrasts sharply with hard skills that can be executed solo. If a skill doesn't involve people, it's probably not "soft" by this definition.

Insights I got are good communication and good choice of words is the key however its a two edge sword and it can be used to exploit employers to overtime.
I use good communication and motivation everyday
I was not aware at all
Yes all soft skills indeed required interaction because first step is communication

The video made me realize that soft skills are not just limited to work-related scenarios, but are also hidden in our daily activities. An important learning point for me was that the soft skills tend to work in the background - we apply them without even defining what they are as skills. Indicatively, this includes communication, flexibility, and problem-solving as part of everyday interactions, be it in group work, academics, or even in personal associations.

Communication, time management and adaptability are the most common aspects of my daily life. I am in constant communication with my peers at school, friends, and instructors, and I adjust to various circumstances, demands, and work patterns. My awareness level was lower prior to viewing the video because I was not familiar with how frequently I could rely on these soft skills. The video made me more aware of them and realize their worth.

I share the views of Peter who argues that there is no soft skill that is not interactive. Even such skills as self-management or critical thinking have an effect on our communication with other people and our surroundings. The soft skills determine our response, cooperation, and the development of relationships, and this is why interaction is one of the key aspects of any soft skills.