Gossiping gets a bad rap, but psychology experts say it could actually benefit our mental health. The activity can help "make meaning of our world and situations," according to Thea Gallagher, PsyD, ...

There is nothing I love more than a piping hot cup of tea. I’m not talking about Earl Grey. I mean a good old-fashioned salacious spot of goss about a third party, even if I don’t know them. Did your ...

Aug. 17, 2005 — -- If knowledge is power, then gossip is powerful currency -- traded daily on high school phone lines and at the supermarket check-out lines. "The best piece of gossip always has ...

In high school, you might have dreamt of the day when everyone grew up and stopped gossiping. Then, you entered the workforce and realized that gossip doesn't have age limits. Who wants any of the ...

Knowing how to quit gossiping seems easy in theory—but actually doing it is a whole different story. Sure, most of us claim to hate the drama, and deep down we’re probably well aware that talking shit ...

Q: What should I do if I think my coworkers are gossiping about me? A: In past columns I’ve said that much of office life can feel like high school, and this is the ultimate example. This is a ...

Young businesswoman listening to her colleague telling her a secret on a seminar in board room. Focus is on man. An intricate dance is unfolding in today’s workplaces, where gossip masquerades as ...

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