Why do people like gossiping?
People sometimes like to talk about personal or private affairs of others. Perhaps because they themselves feel insecure or unsatisfied towards a particular person and his or her behaviour.
There's no doubt that words can hurt. You need to be careful to what you say. If you haven't heard it from a reliable source , you could be spreading lies.
So when it comes to use harmful gossip think it over and follow this advice" make it your aim to live quietly and to mind your own business".
How can you show personal interest in others and still mind your own business?
Before talking about someone ask yourself.'Do I really know the facts? What's my motive relating this information?How will my gossiping affect my reputation? The last question is very important for being known as a gossip says more about your character than that of a person being talked about.
How would you react if you were the victim of gossip? 'Do not hurry yourself in spirit to become offended".
Instead try to put the matter in perspective.
"Do not give your heart to all the words that people may speak,..... for your own heart well knows even many times that you, even you have used bad words for others.
I believe that there's no excuse for harmful gossip.
Once a woman said " I'm usually hurt when someone says something bad about me , but I try to keep it in perspective, " . I strongly believe that next week they'll probably be talking about someone or something else."
Have the good sense,then to lead conversations away from harmful gossip. And when impolite talks involves you, be calm and have the maturity not to overreact. Let your good works speak for you. If you follow this reaction you will help to preserve a good relationship with the others.
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