Answer:

tact

Answer	Crossword Clue
TACT	Diplomacy
TACT	Diplomat's asset
TACT	Diplomat's trait

TACT	Diplomat's forte
TACT	Savoir-faire
TACT	Attack ad's lack
TACT	Discretion
TACT	Diplomat's gift
TACT	Boor's lack
TACT	Sensitivity
TACT	Ambassador's asset

TACT	Boor's deficiency
TACT	Social asset
TACT	"It is ... that is golden, not silence": Samuel Butler
TACT	Finesse
TACT	Mediator's skill
TACT	Poise
TACT	Social know-how
TACT	Delicate handling

TACT	Negotiator's skill
TACT	Rice attribute
TACT	Negotiation skill
TACT	Ambassador's skill
TACT	Delicacy
TACT	Mediator's forte
TACT	Ambassador's forte
TACT	Bumpkin's lack

TACT	Diplomatic quality
TACT	Diplomatic trait
TACT	Way with words
TACT	Mediator's asset
TACT	Asset for a diplomat
TACT	Politesse
TACT	Politician's skill
TACT	Public relations need

TACT	Diplomat's need
TACT	Social skill
TACT	Peacekeeping skill
TACT	Diplomatic finesse
TACT	Public relations requirement