Why do people use eye contact and body language to visually communicate rumors semi-covertly? Why do even those who claim not to gossip still do this?

[flautistnaturist]

Why is this such a societal norm? Is being up front and open with everyone really such a forgotten standard of good manners?

[D_Bone_Steak]

My dude... I'm up front and open as fuck and I seem to piss people off almost constantly. You can't unless you're ready to dodge their SUV when they're trying to run you over. Just check this out...

I love Trump. Fuck women, they don't deserve any rights. ... I could keep going, but I'm sure I made my point.