With a crackle and hiss the tiny goblin materialized in the center of the cavernous chamber. Disoriented, he glanced quickly from side to side, taking in the astonished looks of the small party of battle weary adventurers who had summoned him, before, finally and fatefully, looking up into the rapidly descending jaws of an enormous dragon. In a tiny, squeaky, quivering voice he uttered the only words of his brief and ill-fated existence... "oh shit".
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Gossip Is Good
I've always been told that it's a bad thing to be a gossip. It's unprofessional. It creates a negative work environment. It builds resentment and conflict. I can certainly see all of these things and know people who are probelematic because of their constant gossip. But, even though I've always told it's a bad thing, I've never really felt I was doing anything all that wrong when I've gossiped. I wanted to geel guilty, but usually didn't. It turns out I can rest easy. A new study has found that gossip has a positive social function and is quite necessary. Check out the details here and here. Now I might be a bit less hesitant to hold back.
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Remember, when gossiping, that internet anonymity is a good thing. That's why I like to keep my references nicely vague.
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