I have often wondered, "What is gossip?" or "What do we classify as gossip?" Is it where people talk about a birth, death, someone has moved (house) or what is a person like, etc.  Some people may think this is gossip or talking about someone behide their back  but in a way these could also be just general topics. I will let you decide when you read this article.

However, there is a type of gossip that is malicious (desire to verbally harm others) or it is also called stabbing someone in the back.

These people could be the type to spread rumors around and others will believe them. If you have a problem with someone, it could be a good idea to speak with them one on one or to their face. Either they may back off, could laugh in your face, or spread more gossip. No matter what happens, by speaking directly to a person your conscious is clear.

I  feel that the truth will set you free, such as, malicious gossip can only hurt people and those who spread the malicious gossip can be considered to be untruthful. Therefore, the truth may hurt sometimes but it is better to be honest /truthful than to be untruthful.