Gossip

THE NARCISSIST’S SMEAR CAMPAIGN Narcissists use a calculated (and effective) series of lies and gossip to deliberately bring their target down and make themselves look good. Why? There can be many reasons such as you seeing them for who they really are, to discredit you should you decide to expose them, jealously, a relationship coming to an end, not giving the narcissist enough attention or a simple disagreement. The victim of a smear campaign often finds themselves isolated and or…

dissatisfaction with the ethical transgressions of the company could spread quickly and easily with the ease of communication provided by social media, as well as cause severe and permanent financial consequences for the company itself. As most forms of gossip are used as a means of self-policing and social control, developing a reputation as a false gossiper would likely be quite damaging in our…

examples of how this is portrayed and also how the act of gossip had negative impacts on a…

person make constructive choices in life that will help the people surrounding them in a beneficial way. Honesty is the best policy in terms of speaking the truth to others, evading the unpleasant effects of spreading lies. Throughout high school, gossip spreads like a wildfire moving from student to student between every class creating an environment where a person is unable to function. Whether the rumor is true or not, it still spawns a horde of attention to that person who is only trying to…

" Jacob wasn't fooled, but he was surprised at her audacity to lie to his face. "It's a letter addressed to you." Christine let out a strangled laugh. "It's probably from Aggie, you know how much she loves to share gossip." Eyes narrowed "Really? I've never heard Aggie gossip in all the years I've known her." Jacob learned over the years married to Christine that she didn't like being backed into a corner, so he wasn't overly surprised when she lashed out. "Oh! And tell me Jacob Walker…

the victims, the innocent and the racists. To start, racism can hurt the victims. In Maycomb County, it seems that everyone in the community gossips and talks about coloured people in a negative way. The gossip towards coloured people talks as if coloured people are lower than everyone else. “... passing them along through that English Channel of gossip…” It’s clear to see that there are some, like Miss Stephanie Crawford, who are more involved in spreading…

Veil” introduces Mr. Hooper as a neat and gentlemanly person, but he rapidly begins his withdrawal from society as the community suddenly recognizes the black veil suspended over his face. Many people begin to judge Mr. Hooper prematurely based on gossip spreading throughout the town and begin to speculate guilt is the reason their minister is wearing a veil. In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s short story, “The Minister’s Black Veil,” secrets about the veil based on guilt, the separation the veil caused,…

Being closer to nature and living the way that Thoreau did implies one must survive away from society. By being away from society we are able to have a deeper understanding and increased ability to analyze why society functions and behaves the way it does. Thoreau did not understand why so many people were uncertain about god, or why they felt it is the sole purpose of humanity to glorify him. He believed that we live our lives with little purpose, and have little desire to change this. Our…

this descript plot can be seen in today's world. Encounters such as the distinction between faith and instinct, the fear of admitting to sin, and the toll of gossip are seen in both the late 17th century and todays day in age. With all being said, one can conclude that as time wears on, some situations, whether they regard religion, sin, or gossip, can be seen in all of history and for future decades to come, regardless of how…

The main corruption characteristic mentioned is gossip. Just because of the gossip, Lily has been suffering as a victim of the civilization. Grace’s gossip about Lily having flirtation with Trenor to Judy. Grace also gossiped about Lily to Mrs. Peniston about Lily playing cards. Another gossip occurs is when Lily was in the Sabrina which purposely to drag her down to the under level of society. Lily seems to be powerless to encounter with the gossips around her. Unfortunately, Lily becomes a…