Gossiping can be mean and uncalled for – AND it could be good for you too!
Healthy gossip can actually help you come across as well-informed and a good conversationalist. It’s best to leave people you actually know out of it – and stick to celebrity gossip. Let’s pick on Angelina and Brad – they won’t mind…
• Healthy gossip: I just read Brad Pitt’s parents are moving in with them to help raise the kids. That’s going to be one crowded Chateau!
• Lame gossip: I just heard Brad Pitt’s parents are moving in with them to help with the kids – because Angelina is a NUT job and fired all the Nannies!
Even if it's tempting - trashing someone never reflects well on you. Know your audience. Use gossip sparingly as a conversation skill and NOT as a crutch. Some people use gossip for attention – and they get it – but not in a good way. Positive gossip is pretty safe – only share the negative stuff in private with someone you know REALLY well.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Post your Wisdom