Being Tactful

a combination of skills or techniques that can help in achieving one's goals

Let's see what I have in my bag of tricks to entertain the baby.

a strategy in which one deliberately refrains from taking any action in order to gain advantage later on

Although most people were relieved that the waiting game was over, the first days and nights were nerve-racking.

to achieve two goals at the same time only by taking one action

I killed two birds with one stone and picked the kids up on the way to the supermarket.

to refrain from making a decision or taking any action until one acquires more data on the situation or how it develops

They agreed to suspend a loan they had been on the verge of sending to Peking, and promised to wait for the cat to jump.

a very friendly and gentle manner that is used to hide one's firm determination or ruthless mindset

He may appear to rule with a velvet glove, but he is really quite cruel.

the influence children have on their parents or caregivers to buy or do something through continuous requests, demands, or persuasion

The kids used their pester power to convince their parents to take them to the amusement park.

to approach situations calmly and diplomatically while also having the strength and power to take action if necessary

I speak softly and carry a big stick to maintain a peaceful atmosphere.

an overused method that may still succeed

He literally used the oldest trick in the book and still won.