4. Be kind to yourself. Speaking badly even about yourself is unethical.
הלכות שמירת הלשון Certain statements are loshon hara when said regarding one person, yet are perfectly acceptable when said regarding someone else. For…
It is forbidden to say that an individual lacks commitment in fulfilling a particular commandment. Therefore, it is forbidden to…
It is forbidden to relate that someone has been remiss in matters of Jewish observance — be it a transgression…
Loshon hora (lit., evil talk) is defined as information which is either derogatory or potentially harmful to another individual. A…
One may no mention that someone is a baal teshuvah if either the speaker or the listener considers this derogatory…
Before speaking about a person with others, one must first discuss the issue with that person himself. Trying to persuade…
Before relating negative information for constructive purpose, one must carefully consider whether or not his words will, in fact, bring…
Even if one has witnessed seemingly unacceptable behavior, he must not hastily pass judgment on what has occurred. An incident…