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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- Why is gossiping bad?
= It’s Poisonous, it destroys trust, and does not make the gossiper look any better than the person the gossip is about.
- List a statement you learned from this video to stop gossiping in the replies!
= To defend the person the gossip is about and stick up for them in their absence.
@Listeningstars
Great statement from the video about defending the person being gossiped about. I think it's very important to stand up for others in these situations.
@Listeningstars defending is a good statement because when you emphtise, you know it is a right thing to do.
@Listeningstars
Absolutely! Gossiping is poisonous and to avoid gossipers one of the way is to defend the person in their absence.
@Heather225
1. Why is gossiping bad?
Gossiping is bad because it is toxic behavior, and isn't productive in the least.
2. List a statement you learned from this video to stop gossiping in the replies!
People who hear / see you gossip will began to associate the negative thoughts with you as well.
@Gnibellen your statement is good thing to keep in mind in these cases.
1. Why is gossiping bad?
Gossiping is bad because we don't know what actually happened. Taking sides or saying bad things about people behind their backs is toxic. It shouldn't be taken lightly as it can leave a permanent scar on people.
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.
@hopezzy it is nice to see you find a good statement to follow.
@hopezzy
agree, that's really toxic.
I agree too that it can really have a long-lasting impact on people
1. Why is gossiping bad?
i think it can result in bad energy so, not doing it makes you not generate it.
2. List a statement you learned from this video to stop gossiping in the replies!
it has been said that dont talk about someones back just share good qualities.
@dudewithaplan
I agree..It brings bad/negative energy.
@dudewithaplan haha, I agree with the bad energy statement 😂
2. List a statement you learned from this video to stop gossiping in the replies! Gossip is ugly and unfair
Gossiping is toxic…it is poisonous. If you say negative about other people, people will subconsciously say negative things about you!
One can avoid gospel by saying following statements:
1. I don’t know enough about the situation to comment on it
2. I don’t know other’s person perspective so I prefer to not discuss what they might be thinking or feeling in their absence
3. You can also point about the quality you like about the person being gossiped about… or stick up t the person in their absence
4. Change the subject to a positive topic
@AliveandAlive lovely answer ❤️ gossiping is indeed poisonous, and we should all work to correct any gossiping habits :)
I agree it can be really toxic, I like the change the subject or stick up for the person as lines to use<3
Hello there!
There is usually some uncertainty, low self-esteem or envy of the slander at the beginning of the slander. Sometimes it just starts as good fun, there is something to talk about, as a group we have a common enemy and that unites us. Slander is spreading rapidly, gaining strength, and moving further and further away from the grain of truth they may have contained in the beginning. They are very dangerous. They can lead a colleague to a statement, mental problems, or in the worst case, to suicide. Slanderers often do not even realize the suffering they are causing. However, the negativity contained in slander often falls on the slanderer. He often gets poisoned and demotivated when he sees only the bad everywhere, criticizes it, but does not solve anything that bothers him.
I like The way it was stated not to comment any gossiping.
Sending strenght and energy!
Lots of love,
🌸Hana🌸
@Livingtohelplive Hana, this is a very thoughtful response! <3
@Livingtohelplive
well written hana :)
@Livingtohelplive i do agree <3 gossip can really cause detrimental effects on another's mental health and it's extremely important to put that into consideration :( another way you can remind yourself of this is by asking yourself how you would feel if someone said the same things about you
@Heather225
1. Why is gossiping bad?
It decreases our culture of trust and creates an unwelcoming environment.
2. List a statement you learned from this video to stop gossiping in the replies!
Sticking up for the person is a way to curtail the negative gossip e.g. "I think that they are (insert positive trait here)!"
@anjellyna gossiping really can destroy trust and relationships/future relationships with others <3 it's important to practice not gossiping in order to live a happy and healthy lifestyle with good friends as well ! you'll have people in your life that wouldn't do the same to you.
I agree it really does break trust. I've seen very strong friendships get ruined and destroyed from it. Trust is somethings that's really hard to rebuild
@anjellyna
well said, trust is crucial to create a good environment
@anjellyna
It's completely true that gossip destroys trust.
@Heather225
Why is gossiping bad?
Ans. Gossiping is bad as mostly shows negativity.
List a statement you learned from this video to stop gossiping in the replies!
Ans. If i say something negative to someone about others , Subconsciously they will feel about me the same.
@rriyad gossiping does show a lot of negativity <3 and it can definitely be related back to you both by the people who are listening to you gossip and the people you are gossiping about. it can cause more problems !
@Heather225
gossiping is bad because it is ultimately toxic <3 when you gossip about others, both the people listening to you and the people you are gossiping about will look down on that. it can destroy relationships and cause you to be gossiped about as well !
it's important to not engage in gossiping at all and to remind yourself of how you would feel if someone did it to you ! once you do so, it's a lot easier to stop gossiping :) surround yourself with positive people and positive thoughts. if you don't like someone, don't stay around them or talk about them. it'll create more problems ! practice not gossiping; it takes time <3
@rrretsuko
I love your response!!
@rrretsuko
I think you make a great point. You should definitely think about how you and others would feel before gossiping. It's really unfair and hurtful.
@rrretsuko
Practicing to not gossip sounds good Retsuko! And yes, it can do so much harm 💜
