How do I stop (stupid) co-workers from gossiping about me?

Question

They love talking about me, especially when I'm around. I hate the way it makes me feel, I don't want to go to work if I have to listen to their ugly mouths talking ugly crap about me!!! >:{

Answer 1

Well, I used to always say " at least they find me interesting enough to talk about", they must lead awfully boring lives! It sounds like they do it when you're around & I must say that's low.One day, while they're talking about you, why not chime in and say excuse me, that's not exactly how it happened. Let me tell you the whole story. I think they would be shocked. It's that or maybe speak to each of them one on one, in a quiet place and ask them what they think they are doing & why they find you so interesting. Tell them, if they want to know something about you, simply ask you. All I know for sure is that if you ignore them enough or shock them, they will quit. Ignoring them and knowing they aren't getting to you will bore them enough to find something or someone else to talk about You have to do something though, because you spend most of your days at work and being miserable all day & trying to work is rough. You deserve better than that. As a last resort, you could speak to a boss or administrator & maybe have some kind of meeting about professionalism in the workplace & such. It sounds like the people you work with are childish and petty. I can't stand a gossiper!

Answer 2

There is no way to stop the gossip! Believe me, I have tried. But they will talk and talk. They don't have anything better to do at work, like they're work.
Your best defense is a good offense. Gossip about them. If you don't have anyone to gossip with at work because they are all too busy hating you, spread a rumor that won't die anonymously through a comment box.

Answer 3

I was in that position once. You need to make up some really good stuff - funny stuff and tell a few workers. Give them a great lie about you that you can catch them out about. Obviously there is someone your talking to at work that is making up crap about you. Give them something good to talk about that you can turn around and catch them out with. I told this one person I thought was starting stuff about me that I was pregnant with twins. I did a pregnancy test and kept it in my purse - of course it was negative and when I saw them all gossiping, obviously about me I ripped out the test and said to the person who was standing in the crowd - so you believe what anyone tells you - foolish! isnt it.
You need to get back in control of what they are saying about you and show them to co-workers what they really are.
I also think people like this are usually runs off the shirt tales of others at work. You catch them out once they will never do it again.

Answer 4

ok first what do they say about u (lol just kidding) but when u hear them talking laugh along with them or tell them if u guys r so interested in me u dont have to talk behind my back u can come up and talk to me urself" or get someone else and start talking about the person who gossips about u the most and make them feel how u feel or just go up to them and ask politly to stop gossiping about (hey it works)

Answer 5

You can bring it up to your supervisor or human resources. But know that it will only prevent them from talking about you in front of you. It's likely they'll still be doing it behind your back. Continue to ignore them. They're only making themselves look like jackasses. If your work environment is still unbearable then you should find another job, because you shouldn't have to feel like crap every time you go to work.

Answer 6

Other people's opinion of who we are has absolutely no bearing on who we really are. Understand that the gossip of others has no sting if you recognize it as having no truth. Be the best you possible, know you are worthy, and ignore what they say. Their behavior will, with time, reflect your higher opinion of yourself.

Answer 7

Some people are just ignorant.
I used to work with 2 people like that.

Answer 8

sorry sweetie but u cant stop someone from gossiping about u..the most u can do is talk to ur supervisor and tell them whats going on and see what they can do about it.

Answer 9

I sooooo understand what you mean. I say you don't sink to their level- it will just make you look crazy. Instead think to yourself, "wow- how sad. You all really have nothing to do but worry about me." Don't let them get to you. Smile at them instead- it will get under their skin more then you can imagine.

Answer 10

Well people who spend their time talking about you, they are prolly just jealous. So dont even pay them no mind, && dont stress, they're not worth it.