"It is unjust to speak against those who are not present to defend themselves."
George Washington's Rules
of Civility and Decent Behavior
This is an honorable rule. And even though it might be difficult to stick to, the rewards of having others respect you for being a just and fair person, are more than worth it. Do it enough, and you’ll get a reputation for being trustworthy, as well. Once, again, the long-term benefits more than outweigh the short-term satisfactions.
It also has the added bonus of keeping you out of the kind of scrapes that result from having participated in the spreading rumors that turn out to be untrue.
1 comment:
Why should we feel guilty for being polite. Why do we want to ignore rules that are guaranteed to help u let alone r right. Jerry
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