Tact (noun)

A keen sense of what to say or do in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense; discretion.

Origin:

The word "tact" comes from the latin word "tactus" which means "touch" or "sense of touch".

Examples:

1. He had a great deal of tact in dealing with difficult people.
2. She showed tact in handling the situation.
3. It took a lot of tact to get the message across without offending him.
4. He didn't have much tact, he just said what was on his mind.
5. I wish I had more tact when it comes to dealing with others.