an online book by David Gurteen
Gossip is informal talk or rumors about others that can be both positive (praise) and negative (criticism). It can create social bonds and provide entertainment but also spread false information and harm reputations.
Gossip is idle talk or rumor, especially about the personal or private affairs of others; the act is also known as dishing or tattling.
Credit: Wikipedia - gossipOne man spread a rumor about another. He later felt regret and went to the rabbi to ask how to make amends. “Go to the store and buy a bag of seeds,” said the rabbi, “then go to a big open field and scatter the seeds into the wind. Do so and report back to … Continue reading How to Make Amends for Derogatory Speech Unknown
In this book Grooming, Gossip, and the Evolution of Language, psychologist Robin Dunbar looks at gossip as an instrument of social order and cohesion — much like the endless grooming with which our primate cousins tend to their social relationships. AustraliaAustriaBrazilCanadaChinaCzech RepublicEgyptFranceGermanyGlobalIndiaItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPolandSaudia ArabiaSingaporeSpainTurkeyUAEUnited KingdomUnited States As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small … Continue reading Grooming, Gossip, and the Evolution of Language by Robin Dunbar (1996)
Numerous words describe the varied forms of conversation and speech. This page lists some of the more common ones in alphabetic order. The descriptions are extracted in real-time from Wikipedia using the Wikipedia API. Posts that link to this post The Language of Conversation and Speech Digging into their meaningPOST NAVIGATION Pop-up all posts in this … Continue reading The Language of Conversation and Speech Wikipedia descriptions of words describing conversation and speech
Lashon Hara is a Jewish religious term for derogatory speech about a person. Fascinatingly, in the Jewish tradition, it is considered a grave sin to speak it even if true. Note: This description of Lashon Hara is primarily intended for non-Jewish readers. Jewish readers should be very familiar with the law. The law of Lashon … Continue reading Lashon Hara Jewish religious term for derogatory speech
An interesting conundrum arises when considering the Jewish religious law forbidding Lashon Hara (speaking derogatorily about someone) and building social trust through gossip. Why would Jewish religious law consider gossip bad while anthropologists consider it good? The Conundrum Speaking Lashon Hara in Jewish religious law is considered bad because of the harm it can cause. … Continue reading Gossip and Lashon Hara Conversation about other people
