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user-inactivated · 2234 days ago · link · · parent · post: Ask Hubski: How do you guys work to avoid engaging in gossip at work?
Ask those who gossip to you if they are willing to get support in confronting the subject of the gossip. Gossip is an (unproductive) outlet to a disconnect between two people. Pragmatically, it solves nothing, but it damn sure makes you feel bonded to whoever you're gossiping with... (hello stuff like gossip theory ) On the flipside, my general mantra/rule of thumb is "Whoever gossips to you, gossips about you." Take that whatever way you will. If you're attracting people to gossip with, then what does that say about your relationship with them and with your own self? And work from there.