We’re all taught that gossip — talking about someone when he or she isn’t there — is not only rude but also possibly hurtful to feelings or damaging to reputations. And yet everyone does it. It would be difficult to find an office where there wasn’t some sort of chatter about people who aren’t present. Should you be polite and stay above it all? Or does it make sense to get involved in this information sharing?
Go Ahead and Gossip
Experts say that staying above the fray may be riskier than joining in.
February 28, 2013
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