Do you stop associating with people who like to gossip?

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Do you stop associating with people who gossip and like to spread rumors of other people?

Cuddlewolves · Accepted Answer

Gossip is really unattractive. I used to have a crush on a guy until I heard him trash talking random people with his friends. The worst part is that he wasn't even aware of how mean he was being---it's like everyone thought it was all simply for a good laugh. I don't even care if it's not intended to be "mean;" it's still rude to talk about people when they are not present. Unless the information exchanged is something you'd be okay with sharing with the person you speak of, then why say it? If people can't hold a conversation with me without bringing up someone else's life, then that's just sad. I don't want to have friends like that.

natured · Accepted Answer

I wish i could, but i have my mother in law who loves to gossip, and i do love her because she is an amazing person, and i have a lot of friends who do that, and my colleagues...

if i stop associating with everyone who GOSSIPS i would end up alone with no friends and stuff... so i just tolerate and learn from that :)

Natattack21 · Accepted Answer

No, as long as they don't bring me into the drama, I don't care.

Texaskid1 · Accepted Answer

Yes, I will try to avoid them if I can. Also, once I find out that they like to gossip I make sure that I am very careful with any information that I share with them.

Rainie_ · Answer

Nahh not everyone who gossips does it behind people's backs or maliciously. Gossiping isn't always "talking behind someone's back" either. It can just be hearing/seeing rumours or information and discussing about it or passing it on.
I definitely don't hang out with people who come up with new rumours though out of nowhere or maliciously. Instant cut off.

HauteBrilliance · Answer

every human gossips in their lifetime. it's normal and just our nature. however, if it comes to the point where that's the only thing you do when you talk to me, i'll cut you tf off my life.

Ayshea · Answer

Yes. If they're talking about others behind their backs, they are for sure doing the same with me. I don't need that negativity in my life.

Anonymous · Answer

No, but I usually am not friends with them to begin with but I don't become any less friendly with them. It's only words... why care what they think or say? waste of time.

GayHowellMeme · Answer

Hard... My friends love drama and so I do.. but I hate gossiping, and they ARE COMPLETELY INTO THAT AND IM ALWAYS LEFT OUT BECAUSE I DONT THINK IT'S FUNNY WITH BULLSHIT

Anonymous · Answer

Of course, if they like to gossip about others be sure they are also gossiping about you too behind your back.

aaa94 · Answer

If they gossip about others, they will gossip about you too

YaBaba · Answer

yup, or I reduce my contact with them

Consultantisback3 · Answer

i used to. not anymore though

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