Do you gossip? Do You Gossip or Chugli? Have you ever noticed how much of our conversations revolve around other people? After all, once you’ve updated a friend on what’s new with you, what’s there left to talk about? Breaktime Gossip at Work Some gossip is obviously unkind and some is disguised as “concern” (“I can’t believe she did this! I’m praying Waheguru changes her heart!”). But when it comes down to it, gossip is gossip, defined as “idle talk, especially about the personal or private affairs of others.” It can be so much fun, though, and an easy way to fill the time! And aren’t we allowed to vent to others? Why do We Gossip? Social scientists have found that we are hardwired to gossip, and that's why we indulge in it. In fact, it’s an evolutionary adaptation – it’s become human nature to spill the beans. Programmed to Gossip “ We’re the descendants of people who were good at this ,” said Frank McAndrew, a psychology professor at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. ...