The dirty truth about girls who gossip!
Friday, April 27th, 2007I read this article in Seventeen Magazine just a few days ago…and I thought it’ll be great to share it with you guys….It’s mainly about Rumors and Gossips.
Okie…here it goes…..
"Rumors don’t just damage reputations—they can leave emotional scars too." - Holly Eagleson
THE REAL IMPACT OF GOSSIP
Being talked about can be so hurtful. Here’s why.
- Shame: Even if the rumors aren’t true, the victim may not be able to live them down for years. And if they happen to be spread online to even more people, the pain will not be magnified.
- Ostracism: Gossip can totally distort other people’s views of the victim. So even if you know that you should take a rumor with a grain of salt, others may believe it’s true–and snub of abuse the person as a result.
- Embarrassment: The victim can feel violated that someone betrayed her trust–and humiliated that everyone knows her bussiness. It’s hard to regain a sense of confidence if you know people are talking about you.
BREAK THE HABIT
if you gossip, this is how to quit!
- Stop and think: The next time you hear a juicy rumor that you’re tempted to pass along, ask yourself, Is it true? Could it hurt someone if I repeated it? Just remembering the consequences is a powerful incentive to zip your lips.
- Speak up: When you’re around other people who are gossipoing, do the right thing. Tell them, "It’s not fair to talk about someone unless we were there–how do we know what really happened?"
- Make amends: If you get caught spreading mean stuff, be brave and apologize to the victim’s face. Just say "I’m so sorry I hurt you–I didn’t mean to get caught up in the drama." She’ll feel less alone.
Well….you don’t like to be a victim of something bad…so…why let yourself to be a creator of that something bad? Right? So, have a sympathy for someone!
Spread the love!
The only way to truly balance out the negative things we dish about is to say something positive—and hope it spreads just as fast! Every time you hear something mean, say something nice about a person!
Okie dokie….I hope you get something good out of it!
Peace!
xoxo,
~*~angelic-devil~*~
