Help me to wait for an appropriate moment for humor. Let me resist the urge to joke about something that may still be fresh. Help me to be more creative when I want to lighten the mood.
Help me to not cross a line when I'm having fun at someone else's expense. Let me keep my words lighthearted and rooted in love. Help me to do right by the person if I do make a mistake and take it too far.
Help me to tell the truth about people. Let me be cautious who I share those truths with. Help me to phrase things carefully when the truth is difficult to hear.
Help me to respect other people's pain. Let me be careful with my choice of words. Help me to focus on empathy and not myself.
Help me to be tactful when telling people the truth. Let me figure out the best way to communicate with them. Help me to not be overwhelmed when they frustrate me.
Help me to know when my behavior is too much. Let me see when I should tone myself down. Help me to be an honest but delicate friend when someone else needs to be reigned in.
Help me to tactfully extricate myself from difficult situations. Let me find a method that accomplishes my goal quickly and quietly. Allow me to exit without drawing the attention or ire of others.