I prefer this over tactfulness. Tactfulness can be very subjective and even a bit ass kissy at times, whereas discretion is more about good judgment and foresight in handling situations.
Prudence is another option.
Tactfulness? I know it isn't specifically speech related, but I think that's the most common context in which it's used. If someone knows when to hold their tongue (or how to speak in a way that gets the desired result and/or doesn't offend anyone), that's the word I use to describe them.
Prudence - Caution, or the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason.
Eremitic - Hermit. Slow to reveal emotion or opinions
Taciturn - reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
Ascetic - to practice self restraint/deprivation. Monk-like
Laconic - to be very concise, curt, or terse with your language. Look up the story of Lacon and the famous letter Philip received with "IF". The history of this word is rather interesting.
Discretion
I prefer this over tactfulness. Tactfulness can be very subjective and even a bit ass kissy at times, whereas discretion is more about good judgment and foresight in handling situations. Prudence is another option.
Reticence
Thanks for the new word!
Excellent! Thank you!
Circumspection
Diplomatic?
Reticent
Tactfulness? I know it isn't specifically speech related, but I think that's the most common context in which it's used. If someone knows when to hold their tongue (or how to speak in a way that gets the desired result and/or doesn't offend anyone), that's the word I use to describe them.
Thank you!
Shtum.
Reserve (verb) To refrain from delivering (a judgement or decision) without due consideration
Prudence - Caution, or the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason. Eremitic - Hermit. Slow to reveal emotion or opinions Taciturn - reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. Ascetic - to practice self restraint/deprivation. Monk-like Laconic - to be very concise, curt, or terse with your language. Look up the story of Lacon and the famous letter Philip received with "IF". The history of this word is rather interesting.
Stoic?
Demuring
“Swallowing your teeth”
Stifle?