581. Put Downs.

Make it a general rule with yourself not to criticise anybody, even silently in your mind. If there is something wrong, you should first seek clarification of the situation, then after due consideration, put forward what you see as an improvement. Remember that you may not be in full possession of all the facts concerning someone you may be tempted to criticise.

Never engage in put-down behaviour, for how can you learn from or be inspired by someone you despise or in some way do not respect?

518. Power and Vulnerability

Very often the thing that makes you most vulnerable is the power you give away to others. Work from respect and expect nothing less in return. Enforce it where necessary. For those who disrespect you, do not give them the energy and power over you that they seek. Do not waste time trying to argue with the uneducatable.