show tact
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A common way to say someone has demonstrated tact.
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- Employees are trained to show tact and patience with difficult customers.
- It's crucial for diplomats to always show great tact in sensitive negotiations.
- She managed to show considerable tact when delivering the bad news.
- He didn't show much tact when he pointed out her mistakes so bluntly.
- A good leader knows when to show tact and when to be direct.
- Despite the tense situation, the mediator continued to show remarkable tact.
- You need to show more tact when dealing with people's feelings.
- The principal had to show tact in resolving the student conflict.
- By choosing her words carefully, she was able to show perfect tact.
- If you want to succeed in public relations, you must learn to show tact.