show tact

Frequency: 7.211.3 per million words

A common way to say someone has demonstrated tact.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.