It means for some a fortnight of liberation from paid work, "doing nothing" bar domestic duties, entertaining children and demonstrating tact with the visiting inlaws and trying to coax various pieces of equipment in the rented cottage/caravan/camp site into functioning without serious personal injury.
To the movie's credit, it doesn't pretend that the older writer is immune to the advances of an under-age youth, and here again it demonstrates enormous tact.
But neither was he a reactionary: his interest in people, in verse forms, in literary friendships and the influence of human forces demonstrated critical tact that was sensitive to historical conditions, in part because he refused to follow fashion.
His map also led him to determine that those who demonstrated less tact and sophistication were untrustworthy with sensitive issues or assignments.
Demonstrate composure, tact, and flexibility, regardless of competing priorities.
Although politically inexperienced, Alfonso XII demonstrated great natural tact and sound judgment, qualities that gave rise to hope that the monarchy would not suffer if the constitution enacted in 1876 were fully implemented.
While they must have the practical and intellectual abilities to manage a vast amount of information, they must also have tact, sensitivity and the ability to demonstrate absolute independence from those they are investigating.
They had demonstrated wit, complaisance, empathy, tact, and timing.
The director demonstrates a class and tact that brand "Whale Rider," which opens today in New York and Los Angeles, as more than a time-filler for young moviegoers or an ironman competition for adults accompanying them.
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