Is the pandemic killing gossip? Why humans need to spill the tea
Writer Ian Leslie believes we’re missing out on a very human need when we can’t gossip. The murmured stories we’d normally share as we meet at a pub after work, or when we pass by neighbours, are the most informative, says Leslie. Without those conversations which we can’t have during a pandemic we risk living in a world that’s “a lot less human.”
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Posted: Dec 04, 2020 10:53 AM ET | Last Updated: December 4, 2020
Writer Ian Leslie says gossip can be great if used in moderation, but also dangerous and destructive if used unwisely or uncaringly.(Shutterstock)