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Tact is a careful consideration of the feelings and values of another so as to create harmonious relationships with a reduced potential for conflict or offense. Tact is considered a virtue. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... It has been suggested that French Wiktionary be merged into this article or section. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Each individual has certain underlying values that contribute to their value system (see value in semiotics). ... An interpersonal relationship is some relationship or connection between two people. ... Personification of virtue (Greek ἀρετή) in Celsus Library in Ephesos, Turkey Virtue (Latin virtus; Greek ) is moral excellence of a person. ...

Tact is a form of interpersonal diplomacy. Tact is the ability to induce change or communicate hurtful information without offending through the use of consideration, compassion, kindness, and reason. Diplomat redirects here. ... It has been suggested that Idiot compassion be merged into this article or section. ... Look up kindness in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

For example, choosing an appropriate joke to entertain a small audience requires tact. Contrarily a tactless joke is likely to make others angry or uncomfortable. A joke is a short story or series of words spoken or communicated with the intent of being laughed at or found humorous by either listener/reader or performer/writer. ...