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 a good joke to entertain a small audience requires tact. A tactless joke will offend everyone in the room and be met with an awkward silence.
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