Introduction

Tact means being able to maintain good relationships with people and avoid unneeded problems. When we are being tactful, we are courteous, and calm and treat others with dignity, even if we are in a conflict with them.

• How does taking tact impact you?
• How does taking tact impact others?

Critical Thinking

Consider the following situation on your own: You see one of your close friends made a video teasing a student with developmental differences and posted it on social media. The student being made fun of doesn’t know they are being made fun of in the video. What action could you take? What might be the results of your actions?

What do you do? Try to think of a few different things you could do (positive, negative, and neutral). What might the results of your actions be?

Collaboration

For a small group, each student presents their ideas to the whole class. Provide opportunity for positive feedback from peers or support if they are struggling to think of ideas.

For a larger group, divide students into small groups and have students present their ideas to the small group. Provide opportunity for positive feedback from peers or support if they are struggling to think of ideas.

Application

Review your SMART goal and think about this upcoming week. How might you practice having tact to help you achieve your goal? What actions will you take? What might the results of your actions be?

Observations

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