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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] |
| | + | *[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] |
| | + | *[https://geediting.com/9-ways-to-be-direct-but-also-show-tact/ 9 ways to be direct but also show tact] |
| | + | *[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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