People are naturally curious about one another and most gossip is basically harmless but speaking words that diminish the worth of an individual not present in the conversation is harmful gossip. In fact, in business, slander is used to destroy people’s reputations. Malicious gossip is started with a deliberate desire to do harm. This presentation illustrates how a negative can affect a positive. Learn valuable ways to communicate effectively, especially with one who gossips. When you refuse gossip, you stop the hurt from going further.