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| − | '''Tact''' is a prudence or a sense of politeness neccessary in conversation with friends (or enemies) to maintain | + | '''Tact''' is a prudence or a sense of politeness neccessary in conversation with friends (or enemies) to maintain a good relationship. |
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| + | Tact has similar meaning to [Diplomacy]. | ||
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| + | 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) | ||
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| + | 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 | ||
Revision as of 16:34, October 1, 2008
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