How to stop gossip

3 comebacks for you to use to stop gossip:

-Someone has no filter today.
This is a good suggestion to use with a friend. You’re providing a sarcastic response & calling them out for gossiping. You can then use the other two responses depending on the follow up.

-I don’t know them that well, so I can’t speak to that.
This is a great one to use with anyone. With this responses you’re telling them that you’re not going to engage in the gossip but aren’t being rude or judgmental in the delivery.

-Have you spoken to them about this?
You can also use this suggestion with anyone. Here you’re calling them out on the gossip and finding out if they’re trying to help them or just spread the gossip.

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Xo,
Dr. C