To Prevent Gossip, Think Before Speaking

To Prevent Gossip, Think Before Speaking: In Al-Anon, I heard an acronym that spelled the word “think.” Each letter represented some aspect of courtesy that must be fulfilled before speaking. T was, “Is it thoughtful?” H represented “honest,” while I was “intelligent.” N meant “necessary,” and K was “kind.” It’s a perfect way to pause before we speak, because we can …