THE MAN WITHOUT TACT.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 12 November 1913, Page 2

THE MAN WITHOUT TACT.

* The jnan without tact is perpetually treading upon the corns—mental and moral as well as physical—of all with whom he associates. He has no perception of light and,shadow in his dealings . with mankind. The world is to him a coarse daub, and he is destined Vto smudge it with hiVs awkward thumb. "Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong," lie provokes and pains.' A stupid consistency, a consistent stupidity, are his wonted characteristics. And the worst of itall' is, that of his condition none is so little aware as himself. He fancies that he us kind because he never wished to- be cruel, and direct because he is bungling. On the other hand, the man or woman of tact—usually the latter—at once, becomes aware of his or her' surround:ngs v The delicate consideration for others, never obtruded as a virtue, tlio tone in daily life*'flint at once assists and soothes us—-like the step of the good dancer that gently compels the partner to fancy he is dancing as well—the dexterous management of conversation—al! leave us too grateful to be doubtful.