· Talk straight, to the point, without any ambiguity or deception [33:70]
· Choose best words to speak and say them in the best possible way [17:53, 2:83]
· Do not shout. Speak politely keeping your voice low [31:19]
· Always speak the truth. Shun words that are deceitful and ostentatious [22:30]
· Do not confound truth with falsehood [2:42]
· Say with your mouth what is in your heart [3:167]
· Speak in a civilized manner in a language that is recognized by the society and is commonly used [4:5]
· When you voice an opinion, be just, even if it is against a relative [6:152]
· Do not be a bragging boaster [31:18]
· Do not talk, listen or do anything vain [23:3, 28:55