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According to RhymeZone, one of the definitions of gossip is:

a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people

That probably means there isn't too much good gossip out there. So I think it isn't right to gossip, but that's not going to stop many people, is it?

I don't think it is wrong so to say. However, you shouldn't make horrible rumors about someone. That just isn't right imo

I, for one, think gossiping is purely puerile and immature. I wonder how you can have respect for yourself while trashing others behind their back, for me it's a total lack of respect.
Though I don't want to be sexist, I think it's mainly a girl thing. Everywhere I've worked, all the guys would get so mad at the girls for *****ing everyone behind their backs. I'm currently thinking about quitting my actual job just because of the girls, isn't it pathetic?

I mean, there's so much more to do in life and so much more to strive for than stupid rumor spreading about people; gossiping is a complete waste of time, but then again, that's only my opinion, and after all, I'm but a crazy, misanthrope hermit, so don't mind me.

i personally think its wrong. still, something good might happen. if someone who has good intentions will listen he might be able to help they person they were gosspping about

I think gossip is inherently unpalatable, even if I do find myself a practitioner. Most gossip is malicious. That basically says it's bad. I've also seen too many times where gossip and the secrecy of matters is more damaging than the actual rumors being bandied around.

That's intolerable.

I hate gossip. I really do. Especially these days with teenagers. It sounds like they've been educated to be uneducated.

I hate gossip. I really do. Especially these days with teenagers. It sounds like they've been educated to be uneducated.

educated to be uneducated.

I think its something done by rich folks and teenagers.

gossip in itself is not rong but the way that some people use it is rong

i find gossip is a wrong thing to do, half the time the information you get told and pass on is not close to accurate, and eventually can lead to utter catastrophic failure of the person who the gossip is about's self esteem.

The only difference between gossip and normal talking is the subject matter. So no. How is it "Wrong" to talk about something someone did.

gossips fine but its what you gossip about that can be the problem

I think it is neutral. It can be harmful to people, but usually it doesn`t do anything.