If this happened to you at work

I actually haven't been in a situation such as this but I have to say that it would be an awful one to be in. I know that whatever is spoken in confidence, I would make sure to let the person know of this because I would not be pleased and would be plenty upset with the person if they break their word. Some things should not be talked about out of confidence as it might be information that shouldn't be heard by anyone else and that should be respected. Depending on the situation and the person, I would be careful next time around and be cautious of the person as they have disrespected not only me but our friendship by doing so.

Well I would know never to trust that co-worker again. In fact I probably wouldn't talk to this person again due to a trust issue. Because whenever you speak no matter the subject or innocence of it, it may go back too your boss. If it was taken out of context explain yourself exactly what was said and hope for the best.

First of all, I would not get into that situation in the first place. If it is with a co-worker, I would not shar that kind of information. I am not trusting enough to share confidences with someone in the office, because the situation you described above could always happen. Better to be safe than sorry.

I've never been in this kind of situation before and hopefully never in one. It's awful if that's happen. I trust the friend so I talk with him/her but it seem they betray me. I'll explain to the boss if he can be reason with. If not, I'll just said keep quite and apologize. It's better not to trust the colleague again. It's better not to trust anyone with the secret again. Things can leak out easily. Better keep to ourselves.