Tact

One concept. Four tiers of command. Which do you speak?

Category: Communication

Foundational Lexiconsaying it nicely
Executive Parlancediplomatic expression
Scholarly Discourseverbal circumspection
Babel ZenithTact
Origin: Communication

Etymology & Meaning

Skill in dealing with sensitive matters.

In the Boardroom

Delivering criticism without causing offense.

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