why do people gossip?

y exactly is that.
there would be people who are very religious study the QURAN and never miss a namaz, but they never stop gossiping

why is there a mental satisfaction for gossiping, backbiting etc?

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both religious and scientific answers are welcome

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Because it's cathartic.

This only fit on Women, not on guys !

Most people do it .. just for nothing, specially chicks they are like naturally born with this instinct !

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i've seen guys do it too

yeh only those who have wrong setting of chromosomes !

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what about people that envy some1, they can use the gossip to make hatred

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Puhlease... you're in denial Florence.... you lie if you say you haven't gossiped...EVER!

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This is something I've noticed as a kind of specifically desi complaint. Everyone, no matter what culture or background, chats during get-togethers. Or when talking to long-distance relatives. Whats the news? who is doing what? whats the news around town?

I dont consider this to be gossiping but most desis would.

Gossiping would be along the lines of "well did you SEE so-and-so, how she was dressed and how she was talking to that GUY???" or, "did you see the weight gain on so-an-so? I bet she's expecting again" Unfounded speculations, mean-spirited observations I consider to be gossip and fodder.

The rest? Its chat - its gupshup - its harmless and it keeps us all grounded and in tune with each other. So peace out people.

I've heard many men gossip too.. but it's only women that are "badnaam" hmmpff!

Where did i said .. guys never do? If you breakdown the time..

a guy would gossip for 2-3 minutes.. and he get headache, naturally..
a gal would gossip for 24 hours, .. and she get fresh, naturally...

see the difference ? ;)

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E6…:waves:

Some of poor us got this quality from women,.. !

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sometimes it's not gossip.............it's just plain truth.........:)

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Oh yes, I'm totally not denying the fact that I gossip, but it's limited now...it's all about controlling yourself I guess. =\

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:waves: apples

can some mod change the title of the thread to “why do…”

i accidentally wrote “what do…”

thanx

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nvm i figured out and did it myself :)

edit: no do it cuz it didnt work

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sometimes they are not gossiping but telling the truth
sometimes they are gossiping cuz they like attention
sometimes they are gossiping cuz they like being dramatic
sometimes they are gossiping cuz they have low self esteem
sometimes they are gossiping cuz they have nothing better to do (some desi aunties)

p.s. my cafe style response here in all views section :)

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cuz its funnnn, nah i don’t gossip :snooty: