Why do people GOSSIP
By words4profit
@words4profit (6)
United States
September 26, 2008 12:13pm CST
This is so true.
Gossip has no respect for justice. It maim's without killing. It beaks hearts and ruins live. It is cunning and malicious. It will gather strenth with age and the more it is quoted, the more it is believed. It's victims are helpless. A person can not protect themselves against it and because it has no name or face. trying to track it down is impossible, the harder a person tries the more elusive it becomes. The first story is never the last. Each time it is repeated, things ar added to it. It's called Juice. Gossip isn't anyone's friend. Once a person has a tarnished reputation, it is never the same. Gossip has toppled governments and wrecked marriages. It has also ruined careers by spreading lies about it's co-workers. Some people think that WATER COOLER GOSSIP IS A FRIEND. It is actually a wolf in sheeps clothing, causing sleepless nights, heartaches and indigestion. It wil make innocent peole cry in their pillows. It even hisses when it's name is said. It is called Gossip. It will make headlines and headaches. Before you repeat a story, ask your self. Is it true? Is it Harmless? Is it neccessary? If it isn't, don't play into the game of GOSSIP.
5 responses
@words4profit (6)
• United States
26 Sep 08
yes they do. It's called "The Green Eyed Monster" Jealousy...such a powerful, yet emotional word. I have been jealous many times of people (woman) and situations. wishing it were mine. I consider myself an attractive woman and I still feel uncomfortable around other atrractive woman..........uhhh go figure.
I can honestly say though I have never started a rumor about someone, but maybe added fuel to the fire as the story was passed down. I try to be non-judgemental and give everyone the same respect I would like to receive. I have had some malicious MALE bosses in my day that have "Tried" to test the waters w/me, but when I am made to feel uncomfortable.....I am like a lion backed in a corner......I will rip the sh** out of something to get free........lollol thanks for the input. Dawn
@GemmaR (8517)
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26 Sep 08
I think some people gossip to other people because they feel as though they are doing them a favour by telling them things about other people. They might feel as though it might make them more popular if they tell people things, and can gossip to people.
I know people get hurt, but unfortunately some people just don't think like that, and don't mind who they hurt along the way!
@words4profit (6)
• United States
26 Sep 08
Your absolutely correct. I know I would tell a friend if I heard something unsavory about him/her. It is human nature...the intrigue. But I agree some people to it to be malicious and hurtful......But those people also need to remember........what comes around goes around. Thanks for the input. Dawn
@freakingman (239)
• Singapore
27 Sep 08
actually, i think people like to gossip because they want to be part of a particular group. ever have some friends that start gossiping when they had no other things to talk about? that's the idea, they do not wish to be left out. gossip certainly hurts. how much truth is there in each gossip about a particular person? i can tell u, not much. most are exaggerated. i do not like to gossip, because i can understand how the victims will feel, and i put myself in their shoes. what if i was the one they gossiped about? it will make me very sad.
@radinrr90 (157)
• Malaysia
2 Oct 08
People gossip because there so carefree and had lot off free time. I hate gossip, because sometime is far from truth and yet other people reputation get killed by it.
