Evidently some think it's talking about things happening in your life. Talking helps you find an answer instead of holding it in. I think gossip is spreading rumors of something you have no idea or clue if it's true. What do you think? I feel those who are judgemental jump to conclusions as to what is gossip and what isn't.
2007-02-07 02:55:55 · 13 answers · asked by lilmama 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Gossip is that which is malicious or harmful to others.
2007-02-07 02:59:02 · answer #1 · answered by kja63 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have made it rather difficult to answer this as your last sentence is judging us. You say that people who jump to conclusions are the ones who say what gossip is and isnt.
Wrong, judgemental people are not necessarily gossipers.
A judgemental person is someone who labels others such as stereotyping them or putting people in categories etc etc, not necessary through gossip. Judgemental people usually make up their minds about someone without knowing them.
Gossip is talk passed from one to another to another and so forth. Usually after the gossip has gone from its original source to its final destination the whole meaning of the original talk has changed.
Gossip can be negative but can also be positive. Example,
I took my dog a German Shephard to a show last weekend and she came first in the Beginners Agility section. Wow, my instructor a German Shephard Breeder will be so proud.
Now by the time the end of the week came round I found out that It was my Agility Instructor who won first place with his German Shephard. Apparantly it went through about 6 people before my girlfriend came round and said she couldnt understand why i and my dog did not get credit but my instructor did.
Now you can take it two ways, Negative cos the wrong dog was acknowledged. Positive cos now my instructor has had calls for puppies due to HIS success in the showring.
So as you can see gossip...take it with a pinch of salt, if you need calrification GO TO THE SOURCE.
and dont be judgemental about gossipers. If it bugs ya, ignore it because gossipers are just that GOSSIPERS with nothing better to do. Gossip is only detremental if dont INTENTIONALLY
2007-02-07 11:22:45 · answer #2 · answered by Leah 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it is talking about people that will has no positive result. Talking for the sake of talking about someone in the negative or to spread rumor.
I don't think gossip includes good things, like 'my husband is so sweet, he ...", only bad things like 'my friend spends too much money on ...'.
2007-02-07 11:13:26 · answer #3 · answered by padwinlearner 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I define gossip as talking about another person, especially in a mailcious or condescending way. Anything told to me remains with me, as it should. If the person who confided in me about a problem, or even a success, wanted everyone to know then that person should be the one to pass on the news. So anytime you talk about another person, you are gossiping.
2007-02-07 11:01:35 · answer #4 · answered by iamnoone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think gossip is spreading rumors about people or it can also be talking about the latest news in hollywood or whatever.
2007-02-07 11:00:27 · answer #5 · answered by tinker_bell 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that gossip is talking about something that is none of your business or at least none of your business to be talking about to others, whether it's true or not.
2007-02-07 11:02:14 · answer #6 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gossip is talking about things that are none of your business to people that are not involved about other people. It doesn't have to be rumors, it can be truth that is nobody else's business.
Gossiping is hurtful and usually is done by people who either want to be the center of attention or want to cause grief to someone else to make themselves feel better or to take the attention off themselves.
2007-02-07 11:00:30 · answer #7 · answered by teacherintheroom 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Gossip is talking about other people's personal lives - truth or not.
2007-02-07 11:00:25 · answer #8 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Malicious small talk that seeks to destroy the dignity of another is the worst kind of gossip there is.
2007-02-07 10:59:16 · answer #9 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the inability to keep a secret. If someone tells you something, zip your lip and don't repeat it for anyone or anything!!!
2007-02-07 11:01:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you would be embarrassed to have your converation overheard by the person you're talking about, it's gossip. Talking about YOURSELF isn't gossip.
2007-02-07 10:59:56 · answer #11 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋