Does it make you uncomfortable when people talk crap about other people?

[gopunk]

if they talk crap about one of their own friends, it makes me wonder if that person talks crap about me to other people (probably)... and what's weird is that sometimes people you don't even know that well will start talking crap about somebody that they know much better than they know you.

 

[Booster]

Originally posted by: gopunk
if they talk crap about one of their own friends, it makes me wonder if that person talks crap about me to other people (probably)... and what's weird is that sometimes people you don't even know that well will start talking crap about somebody that they know much better than they know you.

It doesn't make me feel uncomfortable. In fact, I enjoy listening to crap talks very much. It's fun and entertaining you for free.

 

[Lonyo]

Human nature.

 

[PliotronX]

Depends on what I've had to drink.

 

[Jfur]

Originally posted by: gopunk
if they talk crap about one of their own friends, it makes me wonder if that person talks crap about me to other people (probably)... and what's weird is that sometimes people you don't even know that well will start talking crap about somebody that they know much better than they know you.

often

 

[CaesarX]

I can't stand people who talk sh1t behind others' backs.

 

[tcsenter]

Human nature.

But not one of the more flattering aspects of human nature....

It doesn't bother me as much as when other people try to encourage you to talk about other people. Like if you're in the same room, you're supposed to do what they do, because you're all sharing the same brain now.

If its a legitimate criticism about a person, one that affects you in some way, that may be different, depending upon the tone and language used. But if its just idle gossip and 'dissing' of another person in a 'I must put others down to build myself up' sort of way, then no.

 

[kherman]

Originally posted by: Lonyo
Human nature.

 

[Geekbabe]

As entertaining as such conversations can be,it's dangerous to your job health if they happen at work.I always try to suddenly get too busy with some work when such conversations get started. I have one rule I follow at work,your name doesn't come out of my mouth unless it's to say something bland that's work related "Bill was asigned to do that" or to say something positive "Susan did a terrific job on those posters". If I have an issue or complaint with your performance ,professional respect dictates that info belongs first in the ear of the person I'm unhappy with and if that fails in the ear of the supervisor in charge.

As for friends in social situations.. you don't badmouth my friends in front of me.. period