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We stood there on the corridor of our classroom talking with our English teacher, not on academic matters but on general issues. He was really speaking with us as if we were full adults. We were still in our penultimate class in high school.
In the cause of our discussion my friend made a comment. Then our teacher stopped talking for a moment and said in effect, "You have just spoken like one of my friends. He never liked it when people are ill spoken of; never accuses them when they are unable to defend themselves because of their absence." I caught a message that changed me.
From that day it sank deep into me like a command not to say anything bad about a person. When I heard a rumor about someone I don't receive and spread it. Not that I take sides but I believe everyone needs to be treated with some level of trust and credibility until that person proves otherwise.
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I have the same motto, always give people a chance til they prove you otherwise. Thanks for sharing and the practical lesson.
Posted about 3 years ago by Norman from Cayman Islands
If you think about it, gossip is resposible for so many problems in the world. Don't spread it!!
Posted over 3 years ago by Miguel M. from Arizona, USA
I wish more people knew that. I also despise when people say "She is so ugly" or "He needs to lose weight." Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Posted about 4 years ago by Mariaisabel Z. from Brooklyn, New York USA
Never talk bad about someone, especially if you don't really know them. They might be a great person!
Posted over 4 years ago by Charmaine S. from Florida, USA
Nice.
Posted over 4 years ago by Ryan D. from Philippines
Dont judge people because you will not find time to love them. Nobody is so good that he has no bad in him and nobody is so bad that he has no good in him.. so lets learn not to judge people.
Posted over 4 years ago by Kirthishri.M.V from Bangalore
I remember one time when I was with my friends we were saying bad things about a person who did not do anything wrong. I finally realized that those who try to criticize other people are poor in understanding that nobody is perfect!
Posted over 4 years ago by Ruby Jean M. from Gensa, Philippines
I know how the teacher's friend feels for I myself am one of those people stuck to the same belief that we have no right to judge people no matter how evil they may be. We all possess a certain imperfection.
Posted over 4 years ago by Christine B. from Philippines
I like this message very much. It is always so easy to criticise or spread tales about others, behind their backs. Somehow, it takes constant reminder and deep realisation that as a fellow human we should not be too harsh or critical of others. Instead we should stay silent and be respectful to others for they too have problems and obstacles.
Posted over 4 years ago by Kim from KL
Easy minds discuss people, ordinary minds discuss events, but great minds discuss ideas, that's one quality principle you learned. My children will definitely learn of this. Keep it up.
Posted over 4 years ago by Mandla K N from JJohannesburg, South Africa
It's true that trust is important especially judging those who are not there to defend themselves. Imagine if we are in their shoes.
Posted over 4 years ago by jas from malaysia
Yes it is absolutely true. We should never talk ill of a person. What goes around comes around again.
Posted over 4 years ago by julia devardhi from Ethiopia