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  • True or false: Gossiping is part of human nature.
    False
    True
  • When you spread rumors about someone, it reduces that person’s status in other people’s eyes
    False
    True
  • What is gossip?
    Sharing secrets
    Talking about people who are not present
    Complimenting others
  • How did David Jardel feel about gossiping?
    He thought it was a good idea
    He never gossiped
    He knew it was wrong but did it anyway
  • True or false: Gossiping is only done by young people.
    False
    True
  • What is a risk of gossiping about others?
    Learning more about them
    Getting in trouble
    Making new friends
  • What did Jim Lyle feel while gossiping?
    Center of attention
    Bored
    Unimportant
  • the number one reason most young people gossip is not insecurity or a need for attention or acceptance
    False
    True
  • Other common causes of gossip are insecurity and a need to feel superior.
    False
    True
  • Why do people gossip?
    To feel part of a group
    C) To stay quiet
    To help others
  • There are many reasons people gossip.
    True
    False
  • Who felt bad about gossiping?
    Jim Lyle
    Cindy LaMott
    Rick
    David Jardel
  • Gossip becomes a problem when it is derogatory and hurtful.
    True
    False
  • True or false: Young people gossip out of boredom.
    True
    False
  • What is a negative effect of gossip?
    Help with work
    Create excitement
    Make friends
    Hurt someone's feelings
  • What was the effect of gossip on Rick?
    He quit his job
    He laughed it off
    He became more popular
  • Why do people gossip?
    To feel superior
    To travel the world
    To learn new skills
    To become famous
  • What can gossip provide for some people?
    Education
    Job offers
    Entertainment
    Travel opportunities
  • Why did Jim Lyle gossip?
    He was feeling powerful and important
    He was bored
    He wanted to help others
  • Almost everyone has indulged in gossiping about other people at some time
    False
    True
  • What can gossip sometimes create in a group?
    Silence
    Peace
    Conflict
  • the number one reason most young people gossip is not insecurity or a need for attention or acceptance
    False
    True
  • True or false: Only some people gossip.
    True
    False
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