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Why?
-Arya A R
Why do people spread gossip?
Researches have found that between 65 and 80 percent of all conversations
could be considered gossip-idle chatter and rumors-about people's private
life.
Surprised? Don't pretend you have never dished some dirt yourself!
But gossip isn't all bad, and it does serve a purpose. According to one
study, only about 5 percent of it is mean-spirited. The rest is considered
crucial to making people feel connected and establishing the rules for a
functional society.
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