The Starbucks – Lashon Hara Connection

Concerning memorizing the seven conditions to permit what would otherwise be considered Lashon Hara, here is a  helpful acronym to help one remember (from Rabbi Daniel Yaakov Travis, Shlita, Praying with Joy-Volume 3).

STARBUCKS

See – the incident yourself

Think – if the subject actually transgressed

Accuracy – do not exaggerate the details of the story

Reprove – the transgressor gently before speaking

Beneficial – intentions of the speaker

Utilizing – ways other than Lashon Hara to accomplish your goal

Causing – no more damage than Beis Din would rule

Keep

Seven above conditions or keep silent!”