Rabbi.Chofetz Chayim (His real name was Rabbi. Yisrael Meir Kagan) and another Rabbi were eating in an inn renowned for its standards of kashrus (Kosher foods are those that conform to Jewish law). The innkeeper, realizing that he had two illustrious guests, did all he could to serve them the finest meal. As the dessert was being brought out, the innkeeper asked them, “How did you like the meal?” Rabbi. Chofetz Chaim complimented the innkeeper and his cook, and thanked them warmly. The other Rabbi however mentioned that the soup could have used a little more salt. Rabbi. Chofetz Chaim turned white. “My whole life I have managed to avoid hearing Loshon Hara (bad speech) and here you have just spoken Loshon Hara.”
“What are you talking about?”, asked the other rabbi skeptically.
