The Surprising Moments at Work When Saying Nothing Could Be Your Smartest Move—According to Psychology
8) When gossip is happening around you
I’ll be honest—there have been moments when I’ve been tempted to join in on office gossip. It’s easy to get caught up in the drama, especially when everyone else is talking. But every time I’ve done it, I’ve walked away feeling a little worse about myself.
Gossip might feel harmless in the moment, but it has a way of coming back around. People remember what you say—and more importantly, they remember that you were willing to say it.
Carl Jung once said: “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” If we feel the urge to talk about someone behind their back, maybe it’s worth asking why.
