GOSSIP Gossip, as defined by the Webster's New World Dictionary, is "one who chatters idly about others". I feel that gossiping is ethically wrong. Gossiping is usually done by talking about people behind their backs, which is very painful to that person being talked about. No one wants to be talked about, whether the information is true or not. The people doing the gossiping often feel they are doing it to better themselves and get caught up in the trap of trying to make themselves feel better by putting others down. Is it true, or are they, in all actuality, hurting themselves? Gossiping does not do the greatest good for the greatest number. Although a person may think he could gain something by gossiping, often it can hurt. An example of this would be when an employee who gossips about a fellow employee. By doing this, he loses credibility with his employer and fellow employees. Gossip is extensive in the newspaper industry. A person could say that magazines like the National Enquirer and the Star, who specialize in gossiping, are doing the greatest good for the greatest number. They create jobs and entertain many, but they also hurt a great number of people. They tell exaggerated truths and outright lies about innocent persons. The subscribers to these magazines are given a distorted view of reality and some may even begin to believe this point of view. The same thing may happen to the reporter of the magazine, therefore harming him also. Unfortunately, we have all been guilty of gossip at one time or another, and we have all been the victims of it too. I think there are three possible responses for when we encounter gossip. We could speak out, and kindly, but firmly tell the person that gossip is hurtful and that no one benefits from it. We could turn the conversation around by saying something nice about the person being talked about. Alternatively, we could walk away and not be a part of the problem by sticking around to listen.
Is gossip and news the same thing? ... Humans for one thing, cannot live without having gossip. ... Now, many people perceive gossip in different ways. ... What's worse, all you do is GOSSIP! ... Another thing about gossips are, they are usually just rumours, which means that when we gossip about other people, there tend to be a feeling of doubt towards the gossip heard. ...
Gossip People gossip in many different places and in many different ways. ... Girls, especially high school girls, are the biggest gossips. ... It seems like the older you get the more gossip goes on. For instance, gossip goes on a lot in the work place. ... Even in movies, they show people in old age homes gossiping. ...
Gossips very nature brings along danger. Gossiping is only a lead to emotional and social problems. A person gossiping will only have negative outcomes; no good comes out of gossiping. ... When gossip goes wrong it can change everything. ... Violence is a large factor in gossip also. ...
One can stop a gossip all-together by cutting off what a gossiper thrives off. ... All in all, to stop gossip or a gossiper, one must think before she does an action. ... Consequences in later time should be enough motivation to stop gossip or a gossiper. Why is gossiping wrong? ... Also gossiping can cause harm to the reputation of the gossiper. ...
This work explores the use of gossip and the meaning behind it. Kathleen Norris uses the stories from the town to build grounds for her argument on gossip. As a writer, she finds that gossip can be positive and negative, depending on who uses the gossip and for what reason. Her main idea can to narrowed down to the principle point that "gossip is essentially democratic" Therefore, coming to the realization that it is part of free speech and gossip will happen regardless. ... At one point she uses theology to translate gossip into experience. ...
With gossip of course! ... If one considers gossip as only an aspect of anthropology, one must also look at the functions of gossip in anthropology. ... A group gossips, gossip is a property, and to be a member is to gossip - about other members (Rapport 266)." ... Gossip, with all its functions, is defined in many different ways. ... And as long as gossip continues to exist so will anthropology. ...
The CW Network's guilty pleasure TV show, Gossip Girl, gives us a glimpse into this world. ... Gossip Girl is a prime example of the type of media that can influence young minds in a negative way. ... Many argue that Gossip Girl carries a booze-without-consequence aura. ... But if you look deeper in Gossip Girl, the kids that are abusing drugs and alcohol have parents that abuse it as well. ... In the first two seasons of Gossip Girl, at least four virginity losses are illustrated. ...
Reporters have also learned to use the tool of gossip. ... These actions can also create gossip. To gossip is natural, on both sides of the coin. Gossip can also be very dangerous. ... Gossip can destroy people, families, and relationships. ...
