Tact
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Tact is a careful consideration of the feelings and values of another so as to create harmonious relationships with a reduced potential for conflict or offense. Tact is considered a virtue.
Tact is a form of interpersonal diplomacy. Tact is the ability to induce change or communicate hurtful information without offending through the use of consideration, compassion, kindness, and reason.
For example, choosing an appropriate joke to entertain a small audience requires tact. Contrarily a tactless joke is likely to make others angry or uncomfortable.
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Tactful Having or showing tact; diplomatic
