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What does it mean?
Tact involves understanding what others think or feel without them explicitly saying it.
In plain terms
Being tactful means intuitively knowing what is on someone else's mind.
What can you take from it?
Use empathy to navigate social situations without needing explicit words.

Where it applies

  • during conflicts
  • in negotiations
  • when giving feedback

Putting it to work

  • listen between lines
  • observe body language
  • practice empathy

Questions to consider

  • Have you ever misread someone's intent despite being tactful?
  • Is tact natural or learned?

Another view

Relying on mind-reading can lead to misinterpretation.

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