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While it goes without saying that telling an outright lie is forbidden, even passive lying – omitting the entire truth or otherwise misleading someone – is forbidden. This is known as geneivat da’at, which means “stealing another person’s thoughts.” The principles of geneivat da’at teach that one must be honest and always speak in a manner that reflects one’s true thoughts and intentions. This applies to all human beings, whether Jewish or Gentile.<ref>Rambam, Hilchot Deot 2:6; Rambam, Hilchot Mechira 18:1; Sefer Chassidim 51.</ref> Our sages teach that geneivat da’at is the worst form of theft that exists<ref>Tosefta, Bava Kamma 7:3; Sha’arei Teshuva 3:184.</ref> and is far worse than stealing property.<ref>Bava Metzia 58b.</ref> We are taught | While it goes without saying that telling an outright lie is forbidden, even passive lying – omitting the entire truth or otherwise misleading someone – is forbidden. This is known as geneivat da’at, which means “stealing another person’s thoughts.” The principles of geneivat da’at teach that one must be honest and always speak in a manner that reflects one’s true thoughts and intentions. This applies to all human beings, whether Jewish or Gentile.<ref>Rambam, Hilchot Deot 2:6; Rambam, Hilchot Mechira 18:1; Sefer Chassidim 51.</ref> Our sages teach that geneivat da’at is the worst form of theft that exists<ref>Tosefta, Bava Kamma 7:3; Sha’arei Teshuva 3:184.</ref> and is far worse than stealing property.<ref>Bava Metzia 58b.</ref> We are taught that God hates those who deceive others.<ref>Pesachim 113b.</ref> | ||
However, one who always speaks the truth will merit having all his wishes fulfilled.<ref>Elya Rabba 155:2.</ref> | However, one who always speaks the truth will merit having all his wishes fulfilled.<ref>Elya Rabba 155:2.</ref> | ||
== | ==Geneivat Daat== | ||
#It is forbidden to trick or deceive someone in any manner. It is equally forbidden to trick a non-Jew.<ref>In Chullin 94a Shmuel states that it is forbidden to 'steal the mind' of anyone including a non-Jew. This is codified by Rambam Deot 2:6 and Shulchan Aruch CM 228:6.</ref> | #It is forbidden to trick or deceive someone in any manner. It is equally forbidden to trick a non-Jew.<ref>In Chullin 94a Shmuel states that it is forbidden to 'steal the mind' of anyone including a non-Jew. This is codified by Rambam Deot 2:6 and Shulchan Aruch CM 228:6.</ref> | ||
===False Advertising=== | ===False Advertising=== | ||
{{False Advertising}} | |||
#If an item one is selling has a flaw one must let the buyer know.<ref>Shulchan Aruch CM 228:6</ref> | === Affirmative Obligation to Disclose Flaws === | ||
# If an item one is selling has a flaw one must let the buyer know.<ref>Shulchan Aruch CM 228:6</ref> | |||
===Empty Invitations=== | ===Empty Invitations=== | ||
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Some of the sources on this page are to the credit of Rabbi Ari Enkin author of [https://www.eichlers.com/amot-shel-halacha-halachic-insights-the-dalet-amot-halacha-series-1.html Amot Shel Halacha]. | Some of the sources on this page are to the credit of Rabbi Ari Enkin author of [https://www.eichlers.com/amot-shel-halacha-halachic-insights-the-dalet-amot-halacha-series-1.html Amot Shel Halacha]. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references /> | <references />{{Business Table}} | ||
[[Category:Business Halacha]] | [[Category:Business Halacha]] | ||
