Tact

I know what you're thinking but don't say it, Lilly!

Wouldn't the world be a happier place to be if more people thought before they spoke?  How many misunderstandings and bad feelings would be prevented?  How many relationships would be saved?

It really surprises me how many people think that just because they think something, it's ok to say it out loud.  Calling someone a derogatory name and defending it by saying they're only kidding or they think it's funny is just downright wrong. 

There are some things that shouldn't be joked about or made fun of...weight, body parts, ones in-laws (or all family members for that matter), someone's cooking, the way they dress...as I'm sitting here writing this, I can't think of anything that it's ok to make fun of.

Whatever happened to the fine art of being tactful?  Let's bring it back to the forefront of our lives and help our family members do the same.