Indelicacy

/ɪnˈdelɪkəsi/

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Social Sensitivity

Understand situations where politeness and cultural norms are important to avoid indelicacy in interactions.

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His indelicacy at the formal dinner was embarrassing.

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Emotional Awareness

Consider people's feelings before speaking to prevent indelicacy that can hurt or offend.

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Avoid indelicacy by not making jokes about sensitive topics.

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Cultural Differences

Be aware of cultural variations in manners to avoid indelicacy while interacting with different nationalities.

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What's normal in one culture may be indelicacy in another.

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