B1 – Intermediate
We all know that gossiping is bad. It’s considered unethical and has gained a shady reputation.
However, some psychologists suggest that it is actually a useful communication tool. We might need to change the way we think about it and put talking about other people to good use.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about a few positive things about gossiping.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/gossip-is-good-level-2/
Discussion Questions:
- Do you agree with the benefits of gossip stated in the article? Why or why not?
- Why do you think people gossip?
- Have you ever heard people gossiping about you? How did you feel? What did you do?
- Women tend to gossip more. Do you agree? Explain your point.
- “People are quick to believe bad things they hear about good people.” Do you think this is true? Share your opinion.
2 replies on “Gossip Is Good ”
1. I agree with the idea that gossip allows us to trust in the correct people but I think that nowadays is more common gossiping to make feel badly to other people.
2. I think the main reason is that everybody needs to know about other lives.
3. Yes, I have seen people gossiping about me and I felt really anoyed because I didn’t know if they were telling bad or good things about me I only could see that they were arguing looking at me. I didn’t asked them.
4. I completely think the opposite, I have proved that men gossiping more than women but It’s true that women are more “damaging”.
5. Yes, I agree. Bad news always are more attractive than the good.
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