Nicole asked tactfully.

I asked tactfully, for generally speaking, seasoned fighters don't spout off the way she was.

The Ix Mentat was approached by one of its peers and tactfully asked why one small, insignificant world was its target.

'Master Physician,' he asked tactfully, 'you would agree?'

The hostess rang and asked tactfully and hesitantly if I felt like it.

For a moment, I thought of tactfully asking our young artillery lieutenant if I might have a word with him in private.

If he tactfully asks if your services are available, you can just as tactfully request information about what he wants done.

Suppliers are also being tactfully asked about their packaging.

Athelstan tactfully asked the landlord for a pallet bed to be placed in their chamber and sat down to eat almost as heartily as Cranston.

Callers usually respond by giving their name and stating their business, but if they do not, tactfully ask: 'who is calling please?' or 'may I help you?'.