Gossips And Rumors

We all do it from time to time. Whether it's complaining about the latest comp-time policy change with your coworker in the file room or dishing about the latest spat between the CEO and the clerk in purchasing, gossiping on the job is almost an inevitable part of corporate culture.
But is gossiping a positive way to build relationships, trade information for advancement and gauge the emotional health of the corporate community? Or is it akin to a toxic virus that spreads and ultimately weakens an organization's overall health, threatening your job security, chances for career advancement and professional happiness?
Rumor- talk or opinion widely disseminated with no discernible source
Gossip- rumor or report of an intimate nature
Hoist by one’s own petard- made a victim of one’s own intentions or actions.
Hold forth- speak lengthily and self-importantly
Hangdog Look-shamefaced, guilty expression
Have a bone to pick with someone- have something disagreeable to settle with someone.
Get one’s back up-make one angry
Give a dog a bad name- if one has acquired a bad reputation, one will never be able to lose it.
Do you like to gossip?
Do your friends often gossip about you?
Why do you think people like to listen to gossip ?
Why do people like to gossip about the rich and famous?
What are the most common themes for gossip?
What are some of the things you like to gossip about?
What are some ways which gossip can be harmful?
Do you think gossip can be used for something good?
Why is it considered that women gossip more then men?
Where are some places where people like to gossip?
Which newspapers can be called gossip newspapers?
Do you like to read gossip newspapers?
What is your attitude to gossip newspapers?
Have you ever told a rumor that got someone in trouble?
Has someone ever spread a rumor about you?
Has spreading rumors ever got you in trouble?