4. Be kind to yourself. Speaking badly even about yourself is unethical.
הלכות שמירת הלשון 1/22/08 Message: Yet another situation where negative speech may be in order is where one is the victim of false…
1/22/08 Message: A most sensitive area of constructive speech is that of kashrus. Raising doubts regarding the reliability of a…
1/22/08 Message: It is permissible to warn people that a product is dangerous – that is, if the warning is…
1/22/08 Message: It is permissible to inform friends and neighbors of a store where they can obtain items of better…
Consumer protection is an important – but sensitive – area which allows for information to be conveyed l’toeles, for a…
An obvious case where conveying negative information is required is where a person is overheard plotting to harm someone. While…
Unlike other cases of constructive purpose, protecting someone from possible harm is permissible even when no firsthand information is available.…
The Torah commands us, Do not stand aside while your fellow’s blood is being shed. We are obligated to spare…
It is permissible to speak negatively about someone who was guilty of verbal abuse, in order to comfort his victim.…
We have seen that even when it is clear to someone that one person has wronged another financially, he may…