When I was in high school, I dreamed of the day I could say goodbye to gossip. Then I started working and realized workplace gossip is worse then high school!! So here's some tips for not becoming a casualty of office chit-chat.
- Don't spill confidential info. It will always come back to you. If you can't keep a secret, then tell them you can't, and not to tell you
- Don't bite the hand that feeds, aka, never gossip about the higher ups!
- Stay positive (unless they're looking for criticism) and friendly with your co-workers
- Keep YOUR personal life to yourself, unless you want it broadcasted
- Always assess the risk of what you're saying
- Lastly, some gossip is good, like when someone got a raise, or awarded. That is the only time it's ok to gossip!
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