Both Rosenbaum’s funny short story and Salanter’s despairing admonition remind us that gossip is a part of our Jewish lives. We fully expect that rumors will spread through our social networks as quickly as ripples in a pond–even if we come from communities where gossip is considered a s...
i was surprised to find Chinese toilets have an “UNISEX” or “THIRD Sex” category. There was the customary “Male” on the left, AND “FEMALE” on the right. I was puzzled and took a picture, then forwarded to my friends in Malaysia, including one who was an ex- boss and ran a...
“I don’t disagree with it. I think that it isn’t the whole story, but yes.” Robin Dunbar is almost a celebrity in the world of academia. He is currently the head of the Social and Evolutionary Neuroscience Research Group in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University o...
In other words, gossip places unnecessary shame on a person that may be innocent. Remember, there are always three sides to every story, “yours, theirs, and the truth.” Be sure to think carefully before you participate in a conversation about someone else without them present. There is a...
Kindle Unlimited paid out $39.8 million in ROYALTIES. Just how big is the real ebook market no-one wants to talk about?” This simple comparison suggests that overall (at least US) ebook market share by revenue might be as much as double the AAP’s reported stats — something like 28%....
(Yes, I’ve seen New York magazine’s cover story on Elizabeth Warren. No, just no.) I want substance upon which to float hope, not drama queen outrage or overly animated absurdities—I’m looking at you, Chris Cuomo and your magic markers and whiteboard. ...
By Morris’s own account he had been trying to get his story published since the year of his retirement, 2012. According to Morris he was stymied by a slow approval process through the Met Police Commissioner’s office, which led to demands for extensive revisions and redactions that torpedo...
I’ve had a few conversations with my friends about whether saying bad or untrue things about someone is gossiping or if gossip is just simply talking about someone behind their back. I still haven’t received a solid answer. Share Your Thoughts in the Comment Section!
- Share us a story that silence, rather than talktiveness, brings you benefits in some circumstances? - DIY a topic about silence and talkativeness. 范例1: Certainly, there are times when silence pays richdividends. In the Bible,Solomonsaid: “The one who guards his mouth preserves his life...
in real life — this guy that Jessica used to work with once ran into his dad at a swinger’s club, true story — we sort of can’t believe Emma’s mom would have gotten into 1Oak. She is way, way too old, and not in a Demi Moore kind of way. And even on the very, very...