The Good Side of Gossiping
Gossip can make us better people, according to some researchers.
- Positive gossip inspires people while negative gossip makes people proud of themselves.
- People learn about themselves through the grapevine.
- Many people decide to reform themselves because of the gossip they have heard.
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