Tact


 
 

Tact is a careful consideration of the feelings and values of another so as to

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create harmonious relationships with a reduced potential for conflict or offense. Tact is a virtue.

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An example of tact would be relating to someone a potentially embarrassing detail of their appearance or demeanor without causing them distress.

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Tact is a form of interpersonal diplomacy. Tact is the ability to induce change

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or communicate hurtful information without offending through the use of consideration, compassion, kindness and reason.

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A tactful person can tell you something you don't want to hear and you will be thankful for the information when they are finished.

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Synonyms: considerateness, consideration, delicacy, diplomacy, discreetness, finesse, savoir-faire, thoughtfulness

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Feeling: A feeling can refer to:...

Value: Value is a term that expresses the concept of worth in general, and it is thought to be connected to reasons for certain practices, policies, or actions....

Relationship: See:...

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