Why do people like to gossip?

Question

Why do people like to gossip?

Answer 1

boredom

Answer 2

it's normal for women and odd for men>If its widespread you probably live in a small town where theres not much to do boredom is a main cause of gossip Also people who have no life of their own tend to gossip quite a bit (they are basically living vicariously through others)

Answer 3

They like to be-little others,to warn others of undesirable people around them or just because it's fun talking about other people!

Answer 4

people like controversy plain in simple. Think about it in the media, your job, family, or school people like to see trouble or problems brewing for others.  

Answer 5

air heads!

Answer 6

i think it is because of the insufficiency of topics to talk about with friends. People feel glad when they find something in common with people who they like. So, they seek for an issue or topic to share the ideas together, and feel the excitement while making agreements with one another.  

Answer 7

Fear and misunderstanding is the main reason why.

Answer 8

I don't gossip = I receive and share necessary information

Answer 9

those who wants to pull leg of others and enjoy doing so,and don't have any other things to do.

Answer 10

i guess putting down other people makes them feel better, like they have power over someone they're jealous of.

gossip normally comes from hate/jealously, but sometimes it isn't true, and can be harmful.

Answer 11

GREAT MINDS DISCUSS IDEAS

AVERAGE MINDS DISCUSS EVENTS

SMALL MINDS DISCUSS PEOPLE

Answer 12

because people what something to talk about