4. Be kind to yourself. Speaking badly even about yourself is unethical.
הלכות שמירת הלשון Any information that, although not derogatory could harm an individual’s opportunity for a job or a shidduch should it become…
Making a statement about a product that would discourage people from buying it constitutes speaking loshon hara as it could…
Unlike statements that are derogatory, a non-derogatory but potentially harmful statement can be made about a person if it is…
It is forbidden to speak in a derogatory manner even if the information being conveyed was already known to the…
It is forbidden to speak loshon hara about children. While most people understand that “kids are kids” and the Torah…
It is permissible to speak disparagingly concerning a rasha, wicked individual. With regard to potentially harmful speech, it is obvious…
If one has uttered a potentially harmful statement about someone, he has committed a n that is both bein adam…
A person who has caused harm to his fellow must ask forgiveness even if the victim is unaware that he…
It is important to note: Loshon hora is not limited to speech. Included in this prohibition is communication of the…
All forms of loshon hara are prohibited even when no names are mentioned, if it will be possible for people…