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  2. If you say that someone is diplomatic, you mean that the person is able to control a difficult situation without upsetting anyone: Lawyers should be diplomatic in dealing with a judge . (Definition of diplomatic from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

    • Listen carefully to others. You cannot be diplomatic unless you understand their position and feelings. To see things from their point of view, you need to listen.
    • Ask questions to improve your understanding. Even if you listen carefully to someone, you might not immediately understand what they are trying to tell you.
    • Try to empathize with other people. Empathy involves imagining yourself in someone else’s position and seeing things from their perspective. If you can empathize with someone, it may be easier to speak and behave diplomatically in a delicate social situation.
    • Write down key points in advance. It’s not always possible to prepare for a tricky discussion in advance. However, if you have an opportunity to plan what you’d like to say, it’s a good idea to make a bulleted list of everything you’d like to cover.
  3. 4 meanings: 1. of or relating to diplomacy or diplomats 2. skilled in negotiating, esp between states or people 3. tactful in.... Click for more definitions.

  4. Dictionary definition of diplomatic. Tactful, skillful, and able to deal with sensitive or difficult situations in a way that avoids conflicts or maintains relationships. "She was known for her diplomatic language when dealing with sensitive issues." Detailed meaning of diplomatic.

  5. Government of, relating to, or engaged in diplomacy: [before a noun] a diplomatic post; the diplomatic corps. skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people; tactful: He's diplomatic enough not to bring up such a delicate issue.

  6. What does the word diplomatic mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word diplomatic . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  7. having or showing skill in dealing with people in difficult situations synonym tactful. You could try being a little more diplomatic this time. Definition of diplomatic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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