Tact

Offending people or putting them off is not a good strategy for social or business success.  You need to use tact.

Tact – “Acute sensitivity to what is proper and appropriate in dealing with others, including the ability to speak or act without offending.”

“Tact is good taste in action.” – Diane DePoitiers

“If criticism is needed, do it tactfully.  Don’t use a sledgehammer when a fly swatter will do the job.” – Ann Landers

“Don’t flatter yourself that friendship authorizes you to say disagreeable things to your intimates.  On the contrary, the nearer you come into relation with a person, the more necessary do tact and courtesy become.” Oliver Wendell Holmes