What is gossip and what is not considered gossip? Is talking about someone always gossip?

[Anonymous]

[Booklover_90]

From dictionary. com:


“nounidle talk or rumor, especially about the personal or private affairs of others.”

[Asker]

What if I say I saw my coworker did this to others coworkers

[Booklover_90]

What? Gossip? I don’t really understand your question.

[Asker]

If I say I saw my coworker ari breaking the rules like she did something bad to my coworker Lisa or others coworkers, am I gossiping?

[Booklover_90]

Yes. That would be considered gossip. If it doesn’t directly involve you, I’d mind my business.

[Asker]

But the customers complain to me so

[Booklover_90]

Sounds like it’s time to involve your manager then.

[Anonymous]

Yes, talking about someone with someone else is gossiping. It doesn’t have to be derogatory, it’s just the fact that they’re being discussed when they’re not present.

[dustybiker2]

Intent.