Grammar fix
direct contact
face-to-face interaction
meeting or communicating with someone in person, rather than by phone, email, or other indirect ways.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Many people prefer direct contact when discussing important matters.
In my opinion, direct contact is essential for building trust in a team, because you can read body language and respond immediately.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I had a direct contact with the manager.
Say: I had direct contact with the manager.
Usually uncountable here — no 'a'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Corporeal proximity' is bizarre; 'direct contact' is the standard phrase.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
direct contact
- with
- have
- avoid
- physical