MagicalDonut
MagicalDonut

How to handle a negative gossip about you?

How to handle a negative gossip that goes around in the office about you? Is there a way to deal with this in a way that doesn't affect you?

Please suggest the ways that worked for you

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SillyBiscuit
SillyBiscuit

What is the negative gossip about

MagicalDonut
MagicalDonut
Zomato11mo

That you don't drink 🍷 and come out with teammates for late nights majority of the times

SillyBiscuit
SillyBiscuit

Take it in stride. Practice 3-4 good comic comebacks whenever this is in discussion. Like I get high on life- dont need drinks. On night schedules - "Owls and Vampires hunt at nights". Basically chill and enjoy life. Dont think much

FloatingWaffle
FloatingWaffle

Best thing is to IGNORE
because you can't control the things that are out of your control. Let them bark

MagicalDonut
MagicalDonut
Zomato11mo

Thank you 😊

CosmicDumpling
CosmicDumpling

When you are surrounded by people who lead average lives, gossip is their way of escape. Have the courage to ignore and work your way.

MagicalDonut
MagicalDonut
Zomato11mo

Thanks 🙌 Quite a Simple yet profound insight

DerpyDumpling
DerpyDumpling

Read Courage to be disliked book!

MagicalDonut
MagicalDonut
Zomato11mo

Thank you for your suggestion.

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