RUMORS

WHY DO PEOPLE SPREAD RUMORS?

WHY DO PEOPLE SPREAD RUMORS?

• Lack of real information
• Boredom
• Wishful thinking
• Fear surrounding bad news
• People's speculation about impending changes

WHY DO PEOPLE SPREAD RUMORS?

• Envy
• To bring oneself up
• Viciousness
• Lack of awareness
• To position themselves as someone in the know

So why do rumours and gossiping hurt?

WHY DOES IT HURT?

• Words hurt as much as a punch
• Gossip & rumors can be a form of exclusion
• Gossip & rumors can destroy trust
• True or not, private is private
• Believing rumors can lead to bad choices

How to stop the spread of rumors?

HOW TO STOP THE RUMORS?

• Make the rumor stop with you
• Don't be an audience
• Be a peacemaker
• Respect others' privacy
• Get the facts

How do we treat people with respect?

1. Acknowledge each person's intrinsic value as a human being

2. Allow others to maintain their dignity.

3. Acknowledge each person's personal autonomy.

4. Consider each person to be of equal worth to yourself.