Show way we do WW we do bo by M U K X allo THOMSON ISON rb ph D WHY WE VALUE TACT IN N THE colony of american students in germany Gei some years ugo there appeared a who was not admitted into polite society any where else because of lila his bluntness blunt nesi and absolute truthfulness on oil any and nil all occasions the americans americana were a slid and democratic group so they took in the young russian nun Rum sian on oil one occasion lie he with the rest ot of the colony lind had been invited to a party at tile the home homa of an american student family the hostess was very much upset because of the odor of kerosene in tho the house lionso from a smoky little stove on which she prepared some light refreshments every one lied fled about the odor and tried to make light ot of it to ease the feelings feeling of tile gracious hostess dut but when tile apology was made to the russian lie ho blurted out oh tt it stinks like the mischief but I 1 guess I 1 can stand it tact to a the grease that keeps the machinery of society moving along smoothly it might be likened to the shock absorbers ab of an automobile tact Is the greatest asset of a diplomat the man of tact knows what to say and what not xo to say ile he avoids offending fen ding people peaple we admire tac tact it makes tor for good fellowship and proper social contacts in recommending a roan man i tor for an important position it Is much to in his favorit favor fayer it if you can truthfully say that lie hu la in a man of 0 rare tact for such a man also possesses good judgment insight quick perception takes in a situation at a glance maintains his balance and poise under all circumstances stan an ambassador a salesman a lawyer a business man will not get very far without tact tact Is useful everywhere that one human life rubs up aga against irist another it Is akin to intelligence telli gence which meets IL a new situation and solves it properly the first time we admire tact because it Is the 0 pen open o oe sesame to success and personal popularity cc by mcclure nel syndicate |