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| − | '''Tact''' is a prudence or a sense of politeness | + | '''Tact''' is a prudence or a sense of politeness necessary 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 | + | Examples of tactfulness are: |
* not speaking at all, where there is nothing complimentary to be said | * not speaking at all, where there is nothing complimentary to be said | ||
| − | * saying something complimentary even if it is not apparently true ( | + | * saying something complimentary even if it is not apparently true (ie. "That's a unique hat you are wearing." -- a compliment though unique may be interpreted in many ways) |
| − | Examples of | + | Examples of untactfulness are: |
*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 | + | * any detrimental comments about a persons appearance, hygiene, or behavior |
Revision as of 01:45, October 4, 2008
Tact is a prudence or a sense of politeness necessary in conversation with friends (or enemies) to maintain a good relationship.
Tact has similar meaning to Diplomacy.
Examples of tactfulness are:
- not speaking at all, where there is nothing complimentary to be said
- saying something complimentary even if it is not apparently true (ie. "That's a unique hat you are wearing." -- a compliment though unique may be interpreted in many ways)
Examples of untactfulness 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 behavior