Lesson 1

 

It may seem harmless to talk negatively about a business product, service, hotel etc. These fall under the category of lashon hora because they can cause the person financial harm and/or shame as well as force them out of business. Even though this sounds exaggerated, we know that words travel very quickly and can cause untold damage.

 

Lesson 2

 

If someone asks you for information about a store, product, or resort for the purposes of buying or renting - all rules of "speaking for a constructive purpose" must be met. (to be continued)

 

(Lashon Hora - Saying something negative about someone else that is TRUE)

 

Lessons taken from Purity of Speech, by C.T. Friedman)