Verbal Attacks

Verbal attacks are never called for. They are hostile, damaging, hurtful and disrespectful. We have a right to treat no one this way.

Deserved, accurate and polite criticism are justifiable, though often ill-received. We need to be honest, well-meant and without an agenda whenever we praise, are neutral towards or criticize someone in an outspoken way. Even then the message can never be meant to wound, embarrass or belittle. The target should be treated with dignity and respect, and sarcasm my not be the tone when this negative message is delivered.