Gossip needn't be false to be evil - there's a lot of truth that shouldn't be passed around.
If a fellow isn't thankful for what he's got he isn't likely to be thankful...
Tell the truth work hard and come to dinner on time.
There's a lot about the character. It doesn't always happen but there are some characters you really create a relationship with almost as if they were your friend. And you never get into their heads again or think like them.