"タクトとは、ある人に地獄へ行くように言っても、その旅行を楽しみにしてもらえるような能力のことです。"
— Winston Churchill
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Simplified Meaning:
Being tactful means being clever and careful with your words so that you can say something harsh or unpleasant without offending the other person. Imagine a manager needing to tell an employee that their performance is poor and they need to work harder. Instead of saying, "You are doing a terrible job," the manager might say, "I see a lot of potential in your work, and I believe you can improve even more." This way, the employee feels motivated to do better rather than feeling insulted. Using tact is like giving constructive criticism with a positive spin, making people more likely to accept and act on the feedback. It helps in maintaining good relationships and managing difficult conversations smoothly.
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Assertiveness Communication skills Conflict management Diplomacy Effective communication Emotional intelligence Interpersonal skills Negotiation skills
