Gedrag en Benadering - Tactvol zijn

Verken Engelse uitdrukkingen die verband houden met tactvol zijn, waaronder "wachtspel" en "twee vliegen in één klap slaan".

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a bag of tricks [Zinsdeel]

a combination of skills or techniques that can help in achieving one's goals

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(more|another) string to {one's} bow [Zinsdeel]

a variety of plans, ideas, etc. that one can use if need arises

Ex: Learning a new language is just one more string to her bow , making her a more valuable asset to the company .

waiting game [zelfstandig naamwoord]

wachtspel

Ex: Job seekers often play the waiting game after submitting applications , hoping for interview invitations .

Werkzoekenden spelen vaak het wachtspel na het indienen van sollicitaties, in de hoop op uitnodigingen voor interviews.

to [weigh] {one's} words [Zinsdeel]

to take a moment to ponder what one is about to say

Ex: Before addressing the sensitive topic , she paused to weigh her words , ensuring she did n't offend anyone .

to [kill] two birds with one stone [Zinsdeel]

to achieve two goals at the same time only by taking one action

Ex: By working from home , she can kill two birds with one stone – save time on commuting and spend more time with her family .

to [see] which way the cat [jumps] [Zinsdeel]

to refrain from making a decision or taking any action until one acquires more data on the situation or how it develops

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velvet glove [zelfstandig naamwoord]

fluwelen handschoen

Ex: She managed to resolve the conflict with a velvet glove by calmly addressing the issue while asserting her authority .

Ze slaagde erin het conflict op te lossen met een fluwelen handschoen door het probleem kalm aan te pakken terwijl ze haar gezag bevestigde.

pester power [zelfstandig naamwoord]

zeurvermogen

Ex: The toy industry relies heavily on pester power , as children 's requests for specific toys can heavily influence parents ' buying decisions .

De speelgoedindustrie is sterk afhankelijk van zeurkracht, omdat verzoeken van kinderen voor specifiek speelgoed de koopbeslissingen van ouders sterk kunnen beïnvloeden.

to [speak] softly (and|but) [carry] a big stick [Zinsdeel]

to approach situations calmly and diplomatically while also having the strength and power to take action if necessary

Ex: The diplomat emphasized the need to speak softly but carry a big stick to achieve peaceful resolutions in international conflicts .

the oldest trick in the book [Zinsdeel]

an overused method that may still succeed

Ex: When he attempted to convince his parents that he was sick to avoid going to school , they saw through it , saying it was the oldest trick in the book .

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Vooruitziendheid & Voorzichtigheid	Overreactie	Tact	Tactvol zijn
Improvisatie & Compromis	Zich beleefd gedragen	Gebrek aan zorg of overweging	Zonder zorg of nadenken
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