12. One who wants to repent for the sin of lashon hara, if the listeners did not accept what he said, and he didn’t cause any hurt or damage to the subject, he must regret his action, confess that what he did was wrong, and commit not to transgress this sin again. However, if he caused damage or hurt to his friend, he is required to beg his forgiveness, even in a case where his friend is unaware that he caused him harm.