Gossip is like fast food – tempting, but ultimately leaves a bad taste in your mouth. It stirs up trouble, damages reputations, and usually comes back to bite you. Think of gossip as a game of telephone, except instead of a silly phrase, it’s someone’s personal business, twisted and distorted along the way. Resist the urge to participate in the grapevine. Focus on positive conversations, on uplifting others, and on keeping your own nose clean. Your reputation will thank you, your conscience will be clear, and you’ll avoid those awkward encounters when you realize the person you were gossiping about is standing right behind you.