I'm having difficulty answering that question tactfully. The captain of the ship tactfully tacked in time to avoid a collision.
This means: If you could see how this would have turned out, you could have seen perfectly how to avoid it. ---- The way I always interpreted this phrase is that when you look back (hindsight) at a situation you see it clearly (20/20) as opposed to before you first experience the situation.
The synonyms could include avoid, eschew, refrain (from), or go without.
Usually when i want to be left alone, i say:Go Awaybut these may differ for different peopleOr you could go for "avoid"
Avoidable is the adjective of avoid.
Yes, it is possible to use circumlocution to avoid answering a question directly. This technique involves speaking or writing in a roundabout way, using excessive words or tangents, so as to not provide a straightforward answer. However, this can be seen as evasive and frustrating for the person seeking a direct response.
Clever question with an obvious answer! The tactical purposes of circumlocution are to avoid answering a question. I.e., talking around a subject, without making or getting to a point would be a good way to avoid answering a question. However, because your question was categorized under Law & Legal Issues, you should be forewarned that a court or investigating department might have an issue with such a tactic, if used to avoid legal questions; and they might have --- or find --- reason to dock you for trying. Better advice: check with your attorney.
Yes, circumlocution is a tactic used to evade directly addressing a question by using vague language or talking around the subject. It is often employed when someone wishes to avoid giving a clear or straightforward answer.
Yes, the term for answering a question with a question is "interrogative technique" or "rhetorical question."
Have you considering responding with another question? "Why do you want to know?" or just ignore them altogether.
"I took the long way to the mall to avoid traffic." "She tried to avoid being hit by the basketball." "To save time in the store, I avoid talking to other shoppers." (We were trying to avoid answering that question.)
It depends on the person. Sometimes they might avoid telling a lie, or sometimes they want to avoid telling something that might make them look bad. Sometimes they feel that a question is too personal, so they don't answer it.
I would think so. People don't want to waste their time answering such stupid questions. I'm only answering this one because I feel sorry that you didn't already know this.
I'm having difficulty answering that question tactfully. The captain of the ship tactfully tacked in time to avoid a collision.
It depends on the intention behind it. Sometimes, answering a question with another question can be a way to clarify the original question or prompt further discussion. However, if the intention is to avoid giving a direct answer or manipulate the conversation, then it could be seen as deceptive.
I was trying to avoid answering this question. Let's all try to avoid having any traffic accidents today.
If you don't want to be terribly rude, try answering with a smile and a question: "Now, why would you need to know that?" or "I don't think that's really your concern, is it?" Or register astonishment and just ask: "I beg your pardon?" If you consider the question itself to be egregiously rude, perhaps you don't need to worry so much about answering politely. A traditional answer to that particular question is "As old as my tongue and a little older than my teeth."