Tact
"Tact is thinking before you speak. We think before we speak, aware of how deeply our words affect others. When our words are weighty, we weigh our words, knowing they have the power to cause pain or uplift. A harsh word to an intimate is like a grain of sand in their eye. An encouraging word can fill them with confidence. Tact is essential when we feel strong emotions like anger. I helps us discern what to say and what is better left unsaid. Tact is good timing. It is the diplomacy of the heart."
-excerpts from the Virtues Reflection Cards with permission from The Virtues Project™
Questions for reflection:
How can I be honest and tactful at the same time?
When are things better left unsaid?
When have I been tactful recently?
How can I stop and think before saying something I regret?