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You’ve probably heard the saying, “Don’t believe everything you hear.”
It’s especially important to remember this advice when it comes to office tales. In fact, it’s best to avoid making any kind of comment on a rumor, especially if you’re not sure what’s true and what’s not.
Making a swift comment can have some serious consequences, and in this post, we’re going to take a closer look at why you should avoid doing it.
You could get fired
Do you want to take the chance of getting fired over something as foolish as a rumor? If your boss finds out that you were part of all the gossip, you could be out of a job. It’s just not worth the risk.
You’re better off avoiding any kind of remark on a rumor, no matter how tempting it might be. There’s always a chance that things could get out of hand, and you don’t want that on your conscience.
You may not have all the facts
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When you comment on a rumor, you’re essentially adding fire to the fuel. And even if you think you’re just sharing your opinion, you could be opening yourself up to a world of trouble. You could also end up getting in trouble with your boss or with HR.
Bottom line: if you don’t know for sure that something is true, don’t say anything. You may not have all the facts. Or rather, you may not have any facts at all. Let other people do the speculating.
Rumors can damage relationships with coworkers
Think about it—you’re in the pantry, and someone brings up a rumor that’s been circulating. You pipe up and say, “I heard that too!” What you’ve just done is confirmed that the rumor is true.
And now everyone in the room thinks you’re a part of it. Even if you’re not, commenting on a rumor just gives it more credibility. So if you don’t want to get caught up in the drama and risk damaging your relationship with your colleagues, avoid making snappy statements on a buzz in the office.
When you hear a juicy tale going around the office, it can be tough to resist sharing your opinion. But before you speak up, you need to consider the potential consequences. If the rumor is false, you will look like a gullible idiot. And if the rumor is true, you will look like a gossipy jerk. So next time you hear a piece of office gossip, take a step back and think before you speak up. It’s not worth risking your reputation over something as trivial as a rumor.
