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BEING TACTFUL

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TermDefinition
It looks like to seem like or appear as though something is the case
mean to intend to say something on a particular occasion
seem that something is true when you are not certain or when you want to be polite
rude having or showing a lack of respect for other people and their feelings
subtle not very obvious or easy to notice
politically correct agreeing with the idea that people should be careful to not use language or behave in a way that could offend a particular group of people
blunt very direct; saying exactly what you think without trying to be polite
diplomatic having or showing skill in dealing with people in difficult situations
tactful careful not to say or do anything that will annoy or upset other people
polite having or showing good manners and respect for the feelings of others
civil polite in a formal way but possibly not friendly
offensive rude in a way that causes somebody to feel upset or annoyed because it shows a lack of respect
personal connected with a person’s private life, rather than their job or official position
respectful showing or feeling respect
vulgar not having or showing good taste; not polite, pleasant or well behaved
impolite not polite
Created by: LexyLessons
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