Gossip or Not Gossip?
You are talking about a work order that you are doing with other co-workers. Is that gossip or not?
Not gossip.
What is a way you can change the subject when you hear gossip?
Example: "This conversation has gotten really negative about X. Let's talk about something more positive".
Hey did you hear about _______ (something positive and true)? (For example, the Warriors winning, a new movie coming out, etc.).
True or False:
Gossip and Rumors are most often true
False.
You saw two people whispering and looking towards you and you think you heard them say your name. You should:
1. Ask later why they were talking about you.
2. Tell your supervisor.
3. Tell your co-workers they were talking about you behind your back.
4. Ignore it.
4.
Your co-worker starts talking about the plans you have to hang out this weekend. You stop them and say that you will talk about it when you’re not at work. Is that gossip or not?
Not gossip.
You hear someone saying untrue and mean things about a co-worker. What can you do?
Tell them to stop.
Tell them to knock it off/cut it out.
Tell them that it is uncool.
Talk to your supervisor or HR for support.
True or False: Sometimes gossip and rumors grow and change as people spread them.
True.
One of your co-workers was asked to see the supervisor in their office & everyone is talking about it. Should you:
1. Take part of the conversation about the bad choices they made.
2. Ask your supervisor about it.
3. Ignore everyone and encourage the other co-workers to stop talking about it.
3.
You think someone has a crush on someone else and you whisper about it with your co-workers at lunch. Is that gossip or not?
Gossip
You hear that someone is gossiping about another co-worker. What should you do?
Ask for help.
Tell your supervisor.
True or False:
Gossip and rumors can only happen in person.
False. It can also happen using online communication, like texting, and using social media.
Someone was crying while at work. Should you:
1. Ask them if they are okay and if they need anything.
2. Tell your supervisor about it.
3. Text people about it when you get home.
1.
You see a co-worker go into the supervisor's office and you assume that they’re in trouble so you tell everyone about it. Is that gossip or not?
Gossip.
If you are caught making or spreading rumors, what is something you can do?
Take ownership.
Acknowledge responsibility.
Apologize.
True or False.
When you hear something unsafe is happening to someone you should keep it to yourself.
False.
You should tell your supervisor or HR so that the other person can be kept safe.
You hear someone speaking negatively about a co-worker. Should you:
1. Get mad and start yelling at them.
2. Ignore and walk way.
3. Kindly ask them to stop.
4. Start saying mean things about them.
2 & 3
While walking down the stairwell with a co-worker, you are overheard by another employee, who you happen to be making personal assumptions about. Gossip or not?
GOSSIP!
How do you make an apology to someone?
Ideas:
"I'm sorry for _______"
Write them a note.
"I made a mistake".
True or False
Hearing a rumor about someone can make the other person feel good about themselves.
False.
Rumors can be harmful because the information is often untrue about the other person.
A new co-worker just started at your job, she is very quiet and no one knows anything about her. People start saying really mean things about her. What should you do?
1. Add your own crazy things to the story.
2 Tell the co-worker that everyone is talking about her.
3. Try to get to know her at lunch and ignore what others are saying.
3.