4. Be kind to yourself. Speaking badly even about yourself is unethical.
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An important area of speech which is considered constructive is that which helps to relieve someone of psychological or emotional…
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The gemorah in Brachos 41b says that the brocha said on wine exempts all other drinks from a brocha. There…
A yeshiva boy once led davening at a minyan that the Manchester Rosh Yeshiva was at. The Rosh Yeshiva was…
The Torah commands us, Do not stand aside while your fellow’s blood is being shed. We are obligated to spare…
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An obvious case where conveying negative information is required is where a person is overheard plotting to harm someone. While…
Consumer protection is an important – but sensitive – area which allows for information to be conveyed l’toeles, for a…