UNDERSTANDING GOSSIP
WHY PEOPLE GOSSIP AND HOW TO AVOID IT
Part of being a human being is socializing with fellow humans.
Everyone communicates with people at home, work, or in other settings with family members, colleagues, acquaintances, and friends.
Every interaction with other people depends on the level of closeness. The closer the relationship, the more personal topics discussed. The majority classify this discussion with close ones as gossip.
Per Meriam Webster, gossip is.
Why do people gossip, then?
Everyone gossips for different reasons, levels, and intentions. The common reasons are:
HABIT
Everything done repetitively becomes a habit. Gossiping is one conscious and unconscious habit developed over time. Habits are changeable and replaceable. Consider checking this article out to learn more about habits.
THE PURSUIT OF POWER
The attachment to the belief that humans are just limited beings dependent on external forces, their physical capabilities, wealth…
