personal touch
noun [C]Definition
› an original or special quality, or something that is done for every single person in a group in order to make them feel special: The chairman of the bank believes in the personal touch and always sends a signed letter to each customer. Cullinan's tasty offering adds a personal touch to a classic recipe.Exceptional qualities, things and people
(Definition of personal touch noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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