Therefore the merchant is not deceiving a purchaser by mixing the produce together.

The rationale is that in this instance, his motivation is not to impress his friend — which is deceptive — but to create a favorable impression of his friend in the eyes of others.

What is meant by abusing one through speech? If donkey drivers ask a person where to buy grain, he should not tell them: “Go to so-and-so,” when he knows that the person does not possess grain and his intent is to make fun of and mock that person or the donkey drivers.124 Although he could justify his conduct [to the merchant], saying: “I thought y

He does, nevertheless, suggest that one is obligated to withdraw from his savings for that purpose, provided the amount of the loan is within his means.

modern day application of this principle, painting a used car to make it more attractive. On one hand, the year and model of the car is always stated, so there is no fundamental deception involved. Moreover, most serious purchasers will have a car inspected and a mechanic will be able to determine if there is any severe damage. Nevertheless, when p

It is forbidden for a person to sell a colleague land or movable property over which there is a legal dispute or a pending suit by another person unless he notifies the purchaser.

One must be exceedingly careful about [verbally] abusing one’s wife, refraining from causing her discomfort through words.169 Since she is prone to tears, retribution for [such] abuse comes speedily. A person should always be careful with regard to his wife’s honor, for blessing is found in a man’s house only because of his wife.170 Our Sages169 to

When, however, one made a wholehearted commitment, but was motivated to retract for various reasons, there is no outright prohibition in doing so (see

[It is forbidden] even to pass before him, because he is embarrassed if he sees the lender and does not have the capacity to repay.37