言說之巧（上）

疑人的事不可言說
蠱惑的事異端邪說
沒有的事絕不妄說
他家的事不太好說
理虧的事不容分說
害人的事永遠不說
錯誤的事不能傳說
聽來的事寧可莫說
感情的事無話可說
不實的事千萬別說
尷尬的事羞對人說
誤會的事就怕不說
街坊的事道聽塗說
生氣的事緩和再說
失誤的事總會被說
道歉的事要自己說
紛諍的事再也不說
掃興的事何必多說
勸誡的事看情況說
曾經的事好歹一說

The Art of Talking (1)

Do not speak about your doubts of others.
Spells and bewitchment are heretical teachings.
Do not mention something that is not true.
It is not your place to talk about others’ family matters.
Needless to defend yourself when in a wrong position.
Never say anything that may cause harm to people.
Never spread unwholesome and detrimental news.
It is better not to discuss mere hearsay.
There is nothing to say about relationships.
Never bring up anything that is not true.
Hold back sharing your moments of embarrassment.
Be sure to clarify your misunderstandings.
Neighborhood rumors are just gossip.
Think thrice before you speak out of anger.
Mistakes are always being mentioned.
Apologies should be said in person.
Never speak again of past disputes.
There is no need to mention what may dampen moods.
Give your advice only according to circumstances.
It does not hurt to mention past experiences.