high touch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Dealing with or interacting with a human being as opposed to transacting with computers or through high tech.
  2. Human interaction.
  3. Having a high awareness of human complexity, having empathy.

Word forms

high touch high touches

Etymology

Possibly a term coined by John Naisbitt, from the second chapter in his book Megatrends in 1982.

Synonyms

personal touch
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