This one is about a most effective filter against Loose Talk.
When someone comes to you with a juicy bit of gossip or an exciting bit of *news*, ask these three questions:
1. Is it true?
If the source is not sure it is true, don't pay attention to a rumour.
2. Is it something bad about someone?
Definitely a negative sign! It is not a confirmed fact and it is going to pull down somebody.
3. Is it useful to me?
If not, why bother to listen!
Want to know where I got these words of wisdom? It is said that Socrates preached and practiced them, thousands of years ago...
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