Word: tact
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...possible course of events which might indicate a connection between these two occurrences is not hard to visualize. The Nationalists, with that consummate lack of tact which has so far seemed characteristic of their operations, suggest the fate Admiral for a position for which, in addition to his known allegiance to the Hohenzollerns, he is probably unqualified by reason of his age and lack of political experience. Immediate hostility being expressed in foreign diplomatic circles, particularly by Mr. Edouard Herriot in Paris, the Nationalist leaders cast about for some means with which to quiet such unworthy suspicions. Alighting happily upon...
...problem of the stage frightened examinee is perhaps caused as much by an absence of discussional training as by a lack of adequate preparation--and it is certainly minimized by the tact of the examiners. Yet burdened by concentration and distribution few can take time to devote an entire course to what should be acquired incidentally. And fewer-still will venture to compete for prizes in elocution...
...question of tact," was the sentiment expressed. "Let us compromise by giving us what we want, and giving Japan a sop for her feelings...
...leaning on him for support, that he is their leader and adviser, and that he is looked up to and consulted in every crisis of life. A man seems to grow bigger as he progresses into the ministry; the spirit of sacrifice and of service, the constant use of tact and sympathy, give him a new spiritual feeling which makes him rise to his responsibilities...
...bill was passed by 408 votes to 127, thus completely reversing the minority vote of two days previous. This so moved M. Charles Bernard, a Deputy for Paris, that he said: "M. Poincaré swings this Chamber around as easily as Mussolini does Italy's, but with somewhat more tact and respect...