Lesson 1
The more people learn the laws of shmirat halashon(guarding our speech), the more we get upset or anxious that we will have nothing to talk about anymore with friends or family because it seems that everythign is lashon hora. The Chofetz Chaim tells us that this is not true. The chafetz chaim himself was a great conversationalist. One can have pleasant deep intellectual lively conversations while abiding by the laws of protecting our speech.
Lesson 2
It is considered lashon hora to say that a person is lacking a certain virtue, even if it is true. It makes no difference whether it is that persons fault - or something beyond their control.
Beware of the following descriptions - their use can be detrimental:
Stupid, Immature, Idiot, Dumb, Babyish, unintelligent, backward, slow, dim-witted, dopey, childish, untalented, retarded, not all there, thick-skulled, dull, moron, not bright, limited, a fool, dense, silly....
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Lashon Hora = Saying a derogatory/negative statement about someone else that is TRUE
Motzi Shaim Ra (Defamation of Character) = Saying a derogatory statement that is FALSE
About Whom is it Forbidden to Speak Lashon Hora - Any Individual Jew - Alive or not, - adult or child, family member (spouse, in-laws, parent, child, siblings), groups/sects of Jews, Entire Jewish Nation
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