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'''Tact''' is a prudence or a sense of politeness neccessary in conversation with friends (or enemies) to maintain a good relationship. | '''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]. | + | Tact has similar meaning to [[Diplomacy]]. |
Examples of tactfullness are: | Examples of tactfullness are: | ||
Revision as of 16:35, 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