“Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves.”
— Abraham Lincoln
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Tact means knowing how to speak to people in a way that is kind and sensitive to their feelings. When you have tact, you describe others in the way they like to think about themselves. For example, if you have a friend who is shy but tries hard in social situations, instead of calling them shy, you might say they are thoughtful and take their time to respond. This makes them feel good and understood, rather than embarrassed. Tact helps you build better relationships because it shows you respect and care about how others feel. Using tact can make conversations more positive and help avoid hurting someone's feelings.
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