He just has no sense of tact, he never has
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A character is described as consistently lacking tact.
- In plain terms
- He always says the wrong thing.
- What can you take from it?
- Some people consistently lack social awareness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you ever been called tactless?
Another view
It is a generic character judgment.
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