Wednesday’s Word – Tact
08/08/2012
Tact – a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations. ~ Dictionary.com
The photo to the right is not how I would define tact! In fact, I think that’s a pretty tactless thing to say. However, some people feel that tact is not a virtue but a weakness; some even might argue that tactfulness is not being truthful about someone’s words or actions.
Tact is a synonym of Kindness. How do you see the two words relating to each other, or not?
In the South the expression “bless your (her/his) heart” is preceded by a subtle insult. When you hear it, you realize you’ve been insulted. Nonetheless, it’s charming and takes the sting out. Here’s an example: .She dyed her hair. I wish she’d realized that red is not her color..Bless her heart.
Yes – and even the words preceding that phrase are more civil!