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'''Tact''' is a prudence or a sense of politeness necessary in conversation with friends (or enemies) to maintain a good relationship. | '''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 [[ | + | Tact has similar meaning to [[diplomacy]]. |
Examples of tactfulness are: | Examples of tactfulness are: | ||
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Examples of untactfulness are: | Examples of untactfulness are: | ||
| − | *stating that [[George Bush]] has big ears. ( | + | *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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Revision as of 17:49, October 18, 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