Which is better--being truthful or being tactful?

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why not be both?
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God prefers truth over tact, I'll go for the truth as well.
Having had it both ways, I'd rather my feelings get hurt by the truth than have my feelings spared by deceit and tact. Woulded feelings can be repaired, but the rebuilding called for after a lie is deep, broad and time consuming....Show more

It depends on what the situation is. If someone is going to be hurt if you do not tell the truth, go truthful. But it's better to be tactful otherwise....Show more

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Part of being tactful is being able to be truthful in an appropriate and professional manner. ...Show more