Dear Brother, Tact is a Wonderful Thing

Dear Brother,

Tact is truly a wonderful thing, especially during the early stage of a relationship. When you are too blunt or insensitive, a chicky will be put off. Dictionary.com says that tact is "a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations." Brother, this is something you definitely need to work on.

Let's say, for example, a girl has some nasal debris that has escaped and is now resting in a visible location on her face. It would not be tactful to say, "Ha! You have a booger on your face!" This would cause the girl to become embarrassed, especially if she's insecure in the relationship. Instead, you could grab a tissue and discretely offer it to her, averting your eyes while she dealt with the escapee. The latter would be a better demonstration of tact.

A little bit of discretion and sensitivity will get you everywhere, Brother!

Love,
Sister