Vacho Vegam - When to be Silent.

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"