How to Deal With Rumors

A lot of people think of starting a rumor a completely negative thing that can hurt or harm another person. However a well placed rumor, or tinsy little fib can be the key to getting that promotion, or dating that member of the opposite sex you've had your eye on. The trick is starting the rumor in the right way so it won't come back and bite you in the butt! Here are some tips how to do it.

Instructions

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     Try to ignore the rumors. It may be difficult to ignore a rumor, but it takes a stronger person to walk away and not acknowledge that you heard the rumor or have comments regarding the rumor.
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     Discuss the rumor with the person spreading the rumor if you can't ignore it or if the rumor is false. Ask the person to stop spreading the rumor.
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     Stay calm and let the rumor run its course. Rumors don't have a long life and disappear quickly.
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     Avoid people who like to gossip and spread rumors. Tell them you are not interested in any gossip or rumors that they have to talk about and then change the subject to something else you would rather talk about.
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     Be mature. If you hear a rumor, stop it in its tracks. Let it go in one ear and out the other ear. Do not tell another person about the rumor. You should confront the person the rumor is about and let them know about it and then offer to help them overcome it.

Tips & Warnings

• At the first sign of gossip, stop it casually and politely. Be aggressive only if the person continuously persists.
• Always be friendly and polite to everyone.
• If they talk about your neighbors and friends, they will also talk about you.

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