Four ethical practices that identify a good person:
- Others’ faults (unprompted): A good person does not voluntarily disclose others’ mistakes without being asked.
- Others’ faults (when asked): When questioned with leading inquiries, a good person speaks carefully — avoiding exaggeration, omission, or distortion.
- Others’ virtues (unprompted): Without being prompted, a good person voluntarily acknowledges others’ positive qualities and good deeds.
- Others’ virtues (when asked): When asked about others’ merits, a good person provides complete and accurate accounts.
Genuine goodness involves restraint regarding others’ faults and generosity in recognizing their strengths.