The fact is, it happens all the time. A 2014 Forbes article reported, “A research team from at the University of Amsterdam found that 90 percent of total office conversation qualifies as gossip. Research at the Georgia Institute of Technology concluded that gossip makes up 15 percent of office email.” That’s ALOT. Enjoying a little harmless dishing isn’t a big deal but malicious gossip hurts the gossipee and makes the gossiper look pretty bad too. If you’re ever tempted to repeat juicy secrets or start spreading rumors, these 10 ways gossip makes you look ugly inside and out will make you think again.
