like that I won't be able to run a program in the church that I go to.
2007-07-27 06:20:43 · 15 answers · asked by Maria P 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Basically, you'll have to just ignore them. If you do a good job running that program, then they'll feel stupid for saying mean things to you.
2007-07-27 06:26:38 · answer #1 · answered by Whooosh! 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First, give people nothing to talk about.
If, for example, you have a history of not completing tasks on time - then consider working on that aspect of your life before volunteering to do something that someone else will have to finish at the last minute. That gets old really fast.
If, for example, you are a braggart or a puffed-up person who craves attention and bowls people over to get what you want - work on that - before you volunteer. No one wants to work with a bully or a braggart.
If, for example, you are new to the congregation, you may need to actually show people that you are capable of running the program - by volunteering to do some of the dirty jobs every church has - such as helping teach Sunday school or some other less than prominent job. This teaches us humility anyway.
And finally, if your proposal is shelved - chalk it up to God's wanting you to wait for a while - so you can enjoy just coming to worship - instead of having to be a "mover and shaker."
You'll get your chance. Believe me. Probably sooner than you expect.
2007-07-27 13:43:45 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
People are always gonna talk about someone- Just ignore it, do the best you can at whatever it is you're doing, and it will go away.....
They always find someone to talk about. That is the main reason I didn't like going to church- there's more gossip in there than a beauty parlor in the old movies!
Don't let it get to ya!
2007-07-27 13:25:50 · answer #3 · answered by crankyissues 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Insecure people always have something bad to say about others, but as long as you run the program well and stay out of trouble, people will realize that there is nothing more to say.
2007-07-27 13:24:22 · answer #4 · answered by Big John Studd 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
One can't stop people from talking, but one can certainly sway the conversation. Approach those whom you know and ask them for advice on running the new program. Tell them you would like their input on what they think will work best. Ask for their assistance. You will be surprised what results it will bring.
2007-07-27 13:34:32 · answer #5 · answered by Darke Angel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Run the program. Let them eat some humble pie.
2007-07-27 13:22:58 · answer #6 · answered by Nico 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is no effective way to get people to stop gossiping, especially church people!!
2007-07-27 13:34:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't! Someone will always have something to say about you and you should be happy. It's the ones who are not talked about that should be worried :)
2007-07-27 13:24:17 · answer #8 · answered by kate2666 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can not stop people from talking about you, all you can do is be the best you can be and let your good work and actions show who you are.
Ignore gossip!
2007-07-27 13:24:55 · answer #9 · answered by e13333 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
u can't stop people from say something about u, what should warries u is what they are talking about . if it's a bad thing try to behave well.
2007-07-27 13:38:06 · answer #10 · answered by defao joe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋