Ancient Indian words of wisdom.    

Vacho Vegam (WHEN TO BE SILENT - few practical tips):

1.  Be silent - in the heat of

     anger.

2.  Be silent - when you don't

     have all the facts.

3.  Be silent - when you

     haven't verified the story.

4.   Be silent - if your words 

     will offend a weaker

     Person.

5.  Be silent - when it is time 

     to listen.

6.  Be silent - when you are 

     tempted to make light of 

     holy things.

7.  Be silent - when you are 

     tempted to joke about 

     sin.

8.  Be silent - if you would be

     ashamed of your word 

     later.

9.  Be silent - if your words 

     would convey the wrong 

     impression.

10. Be silent - if the issue is 

      none of your business.

11. Be silent - when you are 

      tempted to tell an 

      outright lie.

12. Be silent - if your words 

      will damage someone 

      else's reputation.

13. Be silent - if your words 

      will damage a friendship.

14. Be silent - when you are 

      feeling critical.

15. Be silent - if you can't  

      say it without screaming.

16. Be silent - if your words 

      will be a poor reflection 

      of your friends and

      family.

17. Be silent - if you may   

       have to eat your words 

       later.

18. Be silent - if you have 

       already said it more 

       than one time.

19. Be silent - when you are 

      tempted to flatter a 

      wicked person.

20. Be silent - when you are 

      supposed to be working 

      instead.

21. Be silent - when your

       words do not do any 

       good to anyone

       including yourself.

"WHOEVER GUARDS HIS TONGUE KEEPS HIS SOUL AWAY FROM TROUBLES"