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The article reports on characteristics needed by human resources executives during the COVID-19 pandemic. It mentions the need for empathy to identify with personnel, tact to keep employees behaving in a professional manner, and creativity in finding new sources for recruiting employees.

The article discusses what a purchasing agent thinks of salesmen. It cites the attributes that a salesman must possess including persistence, reliability, sense of values, sportsmanship, personality, tactfulness, co-operation, and directness. It also mentions the need for salesmen to have knowledge of their own product and to consider his calling not a social duty nor an unescapable routine task.

The article presents information on Jay Cutler, the quarterback for the Chicago Bears football team, as of August 2009. It focuses on the enthusiasm and hopes of Bears fans, and an overview of Cutler's professional football career is provided. Topics discussed include Cutler's tendency to make tactless remarks in public, and whether he is a good enough quarterback to win a Super Bowl.

The article presents advice on how to teach children about tact. It is noted that toddlers and preschoolers are not mean when they say something offensive. It is asserted that their curiosity is reason behind their comments about others. Tips on how to educate children about their comments are discussed, including those about physical differences, homelessness and disability.

The article focuses on the ideas of playwright William Shakespeare about pasts, and sets those ideas in verbal and intellectual context. According to the article, Shakespeare refers to a ground bass of pastness which is not the sense of historical periodization. The idea of the Middle Ages is something which comes to look clear in retrospect but which emerges slowly over a long time and with many variations. It is noted in the article that Shakespeare's tact, his ambiguities and evasions are so remarkable that they leave room for scholars to reopen debates over his own beliefs.

Discusses the characteristics and qualities of tack in all sorts of poem. Concept of tact; Involvement of senses and some awareness of the audience; Discreet choices that apply to the style and stance of the poem; Fluency and smoothness; Illusion and sense of individual expression.

Presents ten tactful tips on how to handle some of the festive foibles that may come in one's way during the holidays. Includes meeting a former boyfriend with her new girlfriend; Eating Christmas dinner with the in-laws; Helping father to overcome his depression.

The article features David Dunlop Newsom, the Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs and senior officer of the Foreign Service of the U.S. He has been regarded as a consummate diplomat, who combines tact and politeness with determination to solve difficult problems. He always listens to all suggested solutions. He has been the senior officer of a special group which was established to work on the complicated aspects of the crisis.

This article focuses on the death of the former U.S. President Chester A. Arthur's youngest sister Mrs. McElroy Arthur. Most of the obituary tributes published on the announcement of Mrs. McElroy's death have laid their chief stress upon her charm of manner, her conversational powers and her skill in harmonizing, at least outwardly, discordant elements among the people of the political world by whom she was surrounded, in Washington. She was not only deft in diverting the gossip-mongers from their quest but also tactful in her methods that the diversion gave no ground for grievance.

If philosopher Blaise Pascal were alive, he would find material for a new series of "Provincial Letters" in the phases of the latest theological controversies. Conveniently ambiguous words, like his pouvoir prochain, made at one time the test of orthodoxy, at another a cover for heretical opinions, would meet him at every turn. If Professor Briggs had only had "tact," so has groaned more than one of his friends, if he had not been so blunt and pugnacious, he might have held his horrifying doctrines and fifty others worse, and no one would have troubled him. The truth is, this praise of "tact" in theology is a part of the spirit of luxury, which has invaded the Church just as it has the rest of society. The churches have had their eyes fixed on outward prosperity. They have had vast sums to dispose of in pushing their denominational propaganda.

Presents various quotes of famous people regarding manners. Malcolm S. Forbes' advice on how to withdraw from a boring situation; Thomas Jefferson's description of politeness; David Riesman on etiquette; Others.

Discusses ways for dealing with thoughtless remarks. Questions regarding the insensitive remarks; Best way to respond to negative remarks; Selective confrontation; Depersonalization techniques.

The article discusses how business success always depends largely on smoothness in persona with the smoothness possible only through the exercise of tact. It notes that a tactful employer profits from the employee his tact creates while a tactful employee is marked early for promotion and certain to rise in the business more rapidly. To create tact, it recommends membership in societies and organization as well as general reading which develops mental muscle if properly done.

A literary criticism of the book "Tact: Aesthetic Liberalism and the Essay Form in Nineteenth-Century Britain" by author David Russell is presented. It outlines the exemplification of the social practice of tact through the essay genre. Topics discussed include the relation of the practice to the ethical complexities of urban living and the openness in Russell's writing style which is relevant from the book's chapter on psychoanalyst Marion Milner.

The article discusses the six core behaviors that retail employees must possess to improve the experience of their customers and meet their needs. These behaviors are trust, tactfulness, conformity, focus, flexibility, and empathy. Details on how the said behaviors can help retail stores generate a positive customer experience are also given.

The Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy has modified its approach in training players by emphasizing education and personal development. The school, owned by famed tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, has produced such tennis greats as Jimmy Arias, Aaron Krickstein and Andre Agassi.

Offers advice on preventing conflict through the use of language to win over co-workers and influence subordinates. Need for and limitations of tactfulness; Effect of a confrontational tone of voice; Writing a reprimand letter that includes an ultimatum about potential dismissal.

The article presents tips for tact and making tasty things with butter. It suggests to add hot cocoa powder to butter to make chocolate butter and add fresh herbs like rosemary and basil to softened butter for making dishes. It also suggests to not to say the first thing that pops into head, think about the effect of words on the other person and look for nice way to say no.

The article offers a suggestion to handle criticism with tact and work under similar circumstances toward making a solution.

Presents a quiz on a person's tact in various situations. Friend trying on a too-tight skirt; Talking to an uninterested person; Boyfriend's table manners; Conversation with a French guy with limited knowledge of English; More.

The article offers information on how to deal an issue with co-volunteer or board member in a considerate or tact manner.

The article offers tips on how an individual should disagree against someone in public in a tactful manner.

The article presents a discussion on using unoffensive words in the workplace, adapted from the article "Communication: How Word Choices Impact Your Message," by Harriet Meyerson.

The article offers tips for executives on how to share their knowledge to their employees. The author stresses the significance of being tactful and providing timely information without taunting others' lack of understanding. It relates the strategy of Harvey Rowen of Merrill Lynch Bank & Trust Co. in leading with diplomacy.

The article reports on the response of 52-year-old Martin Luther King III, son of the slain civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr., when he was asked about his plans to have a baby boy to follow his daughter who was born in 2008. According to the author, the question was posed by Communist Party of India (CPI) spokesman D. Raja during a function in Delhi, India in 2009.

The article offers advice on dealing with a man's lack of interest in sex. It is noted that a persistent loss of sexual desire can point to a physical or psychological problem, or to a relationship issue. According to the author, it does not matter who is the least interested in sex, it must be addressed together, with kindness. Women are advised to gently discuss the possible causes with their man, in a tactful, non-blaming manner.

The article outlines some critical elements that sales people should consider to create the best scenario with a customer. First is considering how one feels about himself. This includes assessing one's attitude. Another element is the use of language. One should look at a better way to say things, in other words being tactful and sensible. Third is one's actions. These actions are actions taken on behalf of the company, on behalf of oneself and on behalf of the customer.

The author reflects on several inappropriate comments to be made by information technology (IT) managers during a conversation with particular people. He admits that he lets his emotions or sense of humor takeover sometimes and dictate what he says. He mentions the importance of taking time to think about all the facts in a situation and the possible consequence of one's statements. He says that the boss should not be asked about his retirement plans while a new contractor should not be asked to make coffee.

The article presents several biblical passages and quotes that focuses on the proper use of language. Ephesians 4:29 mentions to avoid foul words and encouraged good and helpful words in conversing with other people. Oliver Wendell Holmes suggests tactfulness and courtesy in friendship and a certain quote emphasizes the benefits of words of comfort.

The article advises potential managers on how to be honest without being hurtful. Potential managers are advised to recognize the importance of tact and the adverse consequences of blunt insensitivity, to frame comments in a way that will help the concerned person receptive to criticism and to deliver hurtful comments privately.

The article presents questions and answers related to leadership including attitude in leading and managing business, tact in dealing with people and managers who are stuck in his unpleasant ways.

A cartoon to teach individuals on tact and good interpersonal relations is presented.

The article offers advice on becoming tactful in conversing with others, including congratulating a woman for having a baby, commenting on the body weight of a friend and appreciating the unintelligent remarks from other people.

This article reports on the importance of tactfulness to achieving success at work, according to Barbara Pachter, author of the book, When the Little Things County…And They Always Count. There are five tools needed in one's tactful self-promotion kit: Be visible, be prepared, accept compliments, weave accomplishments into conversations when appropriate, and speak well of others. Pachter believes that bragging is obnoxious boasting and is usually done by people to let others know how great they are.

Presents pieces of advice about personal relationships. Ways to make a person tactful; Appreciation of gifts from a husband; Role of a parent in a daughter's love life.

Presents a quiz on tactfulness.

Presents the poem "Becoming Ambidextrous," by Karen Braucher.

Presents tips for delivering bad news.

Presents tips from author Florence M. Stone on how to gain the emulation of co-workers. Significance of being tactful; Best place for confronting issues; Means of resolving disagreements.

Talks about people who made tactless comments regarding disabled people. Comments from English national soccer team coach Glenn Hoddle; Tactless offer made by Chancellor Media regarding a donation for cystic fibrosis.

Offers suggestions in teaching a child tact. Comment from Judith Wagner, a professor of child development; What to do when a child criticizes someone's flaws.

Presents an anecdote about tact.

Presents guidelines on how to tactfully avoid answering personal questions without being abrupt or offensive. Comments from Scott Wetzler, a psychologist in New York City; Why the individual must remain calm, honest and tactful.

The article focuses on the tactlessness of parents. Parents, despite their good intentions, still could cause suffering to their children. A mother sent a letter narrating how her son accepted the news of having his poem published in a journal in which he insisted that his work not be published. He was relieved when the mother assured him that his name was not mentioned.

The article presents a quote from Landy Lester Keffer. He attributes tact on the ability to give a person a shot in the arm without letting him feel the needle.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's observation on Mrs. Benham's lacking sense of tactfulness.