Tact is the ability to induce change or communicate hurtful information without offending through the use of consideration, compassion, kindness and reason.
Tact is a quality respect, because being an asshole and acting negatively towards others is 100 times easier than making a positive contribution.
The ability to say and do the right thing at the right time.
The ability to tell someone to go to hell, and have them look forward to the trip.
Describing someone the way they see themselves.
A tactful person would say something like, "That anorexic chick is fat...and ugly"
The art of making a point without making an enemy.
Discussing religion may require tact, depending on how sensitive the people you discuss it with are.
The art, or skill, of conveying hurtful information without being a complete douche bag.
Getting the news that I am dying wasn't too bad. That doctor has tact!
The art of being able to tell someone to go to Hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.
"Go to hell."
Tact
Showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people
A tactful way of correcting her