tactful

To keep things from getting awkward, we offer tips on how to tactfully fill uncomfortable silences, toast each other, and more.

Romney and Obama’s First Lunch: A Social Etiquette Guide

Kevin Fallon

November 28, 2012

Asked whether Trierweiler's tweet hurt her chances, she demured, "I think it didn't help things, I would say, tactfully."

Thomas Hollande and the Tweet Rocking France

Tracy McNicoll

July 12, 2012

German Chancellor Angela Merkel tactfully describes the situation as an “extraordinary international crisis.”

And You Thought the Economy Was Scary?

Andrew Keen

March 7, 2009

How can I (a) prevent the topic from coming up, and (b) tactfully move it aside if it does?

How to, Uh, Talk to People

Will Doig

December 23, 2008

Uncle, interposed Mildred tactfully, you must not be so persistent.

I will tell her that you did so upon my advice, and I will do it tactfully.

Senator said tactfully, "After all, Doctor Wilson would like you to see his project."

Mrs. Johns was on hand from the first, tactfully urging the bill.

"By all means, Archelaus, let us do it tactfully," agreed the Commandant.