Handling Gossip

Gossip is bad. That's one of the simple truths about life. It hurts people, and you've probably been hurt by gossip. Here are some tips to help you and other people not gossip, and what to do if rumors are started.

When people around you are gossiping;

- Change the subject.

- If you can, defend whoever is being gossiped about.

- Leave.

- Don't pass gossip along.

- Don't assume wrong, rather assume the best of others.

- Keep secrets when you are told them.