In what ways can gossip cause someone harm?

I absolutely abhor gossip! The incessant need some seem to have for talking about others and their lives is truly pitiful. There are many ways gossip can be harmful. read more

There are many ways gossip can be harmful. In a professional environment, a person talked about- whether the gossip is true or false- could potentially destroy their career. For example: a simple negative comment making it's way to an employer (again, true or not), may be grounds for termination. read more

“In its own right [gossip] can be very harmful,” says Frey. “The intent of gossip is to harm someone’s relationship to other people or to harm their reputations. Sometimes this could escalate to more physical types of aggression.” Teachers and parents often underestimate gossip’s harm, Frey reports. read more