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.