Course 2: Becoming a 7 Cups Leader - (Discussion #3) The Detriments of Gossip
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1. Why is gossiping bad?
2. List a statement you learned from this video to stop gossiping in the replies!
3. Please reply to 3 of your peers  in this thread with encouraging or supportive words!
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1. Why is gossiping bad?
Gossiping is bad because it can be hurtful towards others and make someone look bad or someone who can't fit in like an outcast
2. List a statement you learned from this video to stop gossiping in the replies!
I don't know the other person's perspective, so I prefer to not discuss what I think they were thinking or feeling in their absence.
@shiningSky3745
well said shining.
@Heather225
Why is gossiping bad?
As it not helping in our growth and making other look down to feel good is not wise.
2. List a statement you learned from this video to stop gossiping in the replies!
It ugly.
The person might not trust with whom we are gossip, as can gossip about them too if they are not around.
It unfair. Waste of time.
@Heather225
Gossiping is bad because when you are gossiping about someone, the person who is hearing your gossip subconsciously puts a negative trait on you. In other words, the more you gossip, the more negative things there are for other people to say about you.
To stop gossipiting, it is crucial to avoid conversations which lead to gossiping. This make yourself look more trustful and non-judgemental to other people.
@UnicornsCottonCandy True, gossiping can have such a negative impact on your own image too!
@Heather225
1. Why is gossiping bad?
Gossiping is bad because you lose trust in those who spread untrue things about others. It can hurt relationships, and in a professional aspect you lose trust in co workers and higher up people.
2. List a statement you learned from this video to stop gossiping in the replies!
That we do not know what someone else is actually saying and that being out of the gossip and not feeding into it is mindful.
3.  Please reply to 3 of your peers  in this thread with encouraging or supportive words!
@pamharley003
yes :( gossiping totally creates lack of trust and hurt relationship
@pamharley003 Wow great points! Thanks for sharing!
Gossiping is bad because it might potentially intensify a small problem to bigger than what it is, it also spreads ill words about people behind their back in their absence. It's also a really bad form of communication because it hinders interpersonal and professional relationships between listeners and members.
"If you don't know the full story, don't discuss it with others"
@herealways27
I like this one too ""If you don't know the full story, don't discuss it with others"" ! Will keep it in my memory for next time reply!
@herealways27 Really amazing quote. You're a good person.
@Heather225
1. Why is gossiping bad?
Because when someone gossips, it will start a chain reactions and others will think it's ok to gossip and talk bad about others behind their back.
2. List a statement you learned from this video to stop gossiping in the replies!
-I don't know enough about the situation to comment on it.
@kindLemonade
I agree with your statement about gossiping starting a chain reaction! A lot of us don't even think about the consequences which are going to take place afterwards! Take care and best of luck 
1. Why is gossiping bad?
Gossiping can have a really negative effect, as it can ruin someone else’s reputation. It’s not our place to say or comment on what others do/say. Gossiping also results in mistrust and is a roadblock to building meaningful relationships!
2. List a statement you learned from this video to stop gossiping in the replies!
"I don't know the other person's perspective, so I prefer to not discuss what I think they were thinking or feeling in their absence."
@cuteeeezombieeee Your reason for why gossiping is bad makes so much sense!
Q: Why is gossiping bad?
A: Gossip is bad because it is an idle talk or rumor of another person, and it is poison.
Q: List a statement you learned from this video to stop gossiping!
A: It is better to talk about the weather, how you feel about something or think about something.
Gossiping is bad because you don't know the full story and can unnecessarily harm someone, and spread lies. It can ruin people's self-esteem too.
Statement- I don't know enough about the situation to comment on it
@Readylistener Ruining self esteem is definitely a great point. You're a caring listener.
Gossiping is bad because it is almost always rooted from jealousy or spite, never from kindness. Because of this, someone is always going to get hurt.
A statement from the video:
I don't know the other person's perspective, so I prefer to not discuss what I think they were thinking or feeling in their absence
@Lww873 I love that statement! It is so valid - You never know somebody else's perspective and so discussing them when they are not around is never a good idea.
