To gossip, or not to gossip: there is no question.
Don’t gossip. Nothing good will ever come of it.
When tempted to engage in revealing personal or sensational facts about another, or spreading rumors of an intimate nature, ask yourself:
- Is it true?
- Is it kind?
- Is it necessary?
- Is it my story to tell?
If someone is trying to get you to gossip… simply state, “It’s not my story to tell” and change the subject.
And keep in mind… one who gossips to you, will more than likely gossip of you.
Please visit my post ‘What is Manner Monday?’ to learn more about how to make the most of Manner Monday. Do you have a ‘manner’ you would like to see covered on Manner Monday? Feel free to send me your thoughts.
And, of course, please share ‘Manner Monday’ with your friends and colleagues. If you would like to subscribe to my newsletter and receive ‘Manner Monday’ in your inbox, please enter your email address in the ‘Subscribe to Newsletter’ box on the right.
Thank you for reading Manner Monday!
