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*stating that [[George Bush]] has big ears. (While possibly true it does not help improve the situation)
 
*stating that [[George Bush]] has big ears. (While possibly true it does not help improve the situation)
 
* any detrimental comments about a persons appearance, hygiene, or behavior
 
* any detrimental comments about a persons appearance, hygiene, or behavior
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== How to be more tactful ==
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To become more tactful:<ref>
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[https://www.google.com/search?q=How+to+be+more+tactful&oq=How+to+be+more+tactful&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCTczMDBqMGoxNagCCLACAQ&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 How to be more tactful]
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*[https://johnrmiles.com/the-bold-skill-of-being-tactful/#:~:text=Use%20Non%2DVerbal%20Communication%20Skills.%20Non%2Dverbal%20communication%20can,the%20other%20people%20involved%20in%20the%20situation. The Bold Skill of Being More Tactful]
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*[https://geediting.com/9-ways-to-be-direct-but-also-show-tact/ 9 ways to be direct but also show tact]
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*[https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/how-do-you-tactfully-handle-sensitive-situations#:~:text=Finally%2C%20tact%20requires%20respect%2C%20which%20is%20the,if%20you%20disagree%20or%20have%20a%20conflict. How do you tactfully handle sensitive situations?]</ref>
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'''1.''' Practice [[empathy]]
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'''2.''' Be more [[courteous]]
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'''3.''' Keep your emotions in check. See: [[Self-control]] and [[Self-regulation]]
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'''4.''' Practice [[Listening skills|active listening]]. Give people your full attention.
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'''5.''' Choose your words carefully, while also being mindful of your body language and tone of voice.
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'''7.''' Practice [[humility]] and avoid [[pride]]/[[hubris]]. See also: [[Intellectual humility]]
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'''8.''' Think before you speak. Show interest and ask thought provoking intelligent questions. "Respond intelligently, even to unintelligent treatment." – [[Lao-Tzu]], Chinese philosopher. See: [[Questioning skills]]
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'''9.''' Plan what you are going to say and think of possible objections.
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'''9.''' Focus on the facts and be clear/constructive
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'''10.''' Be concise
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'''11.''' [[Negotiation|Negotiate]] effectively.
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'''12.''' Follow up if something is not fully resolved
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