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'''Tact''' is a prudence or a sense of politeness neccessary in conversation with friends (or enemies) to maintain an impression of wisdom. The best examples of tactfullness are not speaking at all, while an example of untactfullness might be stating the [[George Bush]] has big ears.
'''Tact''' is a prudence or a sense of politeness neccessary in conversation with friends (or enemies) to maintain a good relationship.
Tact has similar meaning to [Diplomacy].
Examples of tactfullness are:
* not speaking at all, where there is nothing complimentary to be said
* saying something complimentary even if it is not apparently true (thats a unique hat you are wearing - a compliment though unique may be interpreted in many ways)
Examples of untactfullness are:
*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 behaviour