Workplace Gossip

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Workplace Gossip

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Updated: 2025.09.01

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Workplace Gossip

직장 내 가십

Articles

Workplace Gossip: What Crosses the Line?

Videos

5 steps to remove yourself from drama at work | Anastasia Penright The Sociology of Gossip: Elaine Lui at TEDxVancouver

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Have you ever experienced “water cooler talk” at your workplace? What kinds of topics do people usually gossip about?

직장에서 “휴게실 뒷담화”를 경험해 본 적이 있으신가요? 보통 어떤 주제에 대해 사람들이 뒷담화를 하나요?

Do you think gossip is harmful or helpful in a workplace? Why?

직장 내 가십은 해롭다고 생각하시나요, 아니면 도움이 된다고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Have you ever felt hurt by gossip at work? What happened?

직장에서 가십 때문에 상처를 받아본 적이 있으신가요? 어떤 일이 있었나요?

Have you ever felt closer to colleagues because of casual gossip or small talk?

가십이나 가벼운 잡담을 통해 동료들과 더 가까워졌다고 느낀 적이 있으신가요?

Do you think companies should have rules against gossip? Why or why not?

회사에 가십을 금지하는 규칙이 있어야 한다고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

In your opinion, what is the difference between gossip and friendly conversation?

여러분의 의견으로는, 가십과 친근한 대화는 어떻게 다르다고 생각하시나요?

Do you think gossip is a natural part of human behavior? Why or why not?

가십은 인간의 자연스러운 행동의 일부라고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Q10

Have you seen gossip affect teamwork—either positively or negatively? Can you give an example?

가십이 팀워크에 긍정적이든 부정적이든 영향을 미치는 것을 본 적이 있으신가요? 구체적인 예를 들어주실 수 있나요?

Q11

If you were a manager, how would you handle gossip in your team?

만약 여러분이 팀 매니저라면 팀 내 가십 문제를 어떻게 다루시겠어요?

Q12

Do you think it is possible to find a “happy middle ground” with gossip at work? What would that look like?

직장에서의 가십에 대해 “중간 합의점”을 찾는 것이 가능하다고 생각하시나요? 그렇다면 그 합의점은 어떤 모습일까요?

Q13

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

dismissal

the act of removing someone from a job or rejecting an idea/opinion

例句

The company announced the dismissal of several employees due to restructuring.

例句

Her idea was met with quick dismissal by the committee.

erodes

gradually wears away or destroys something

例句

The constant waves erode the coastline over time.

例句

Trust erodes when people do not communicate honestly.

marginal

very small in amount or importance; near the edge

例句

The project showed only marginal improvement after months of work.

例句

Farmers struggled to grow crops on the marginal land.

reiterated

said something again, often for emphasis or clarity

例句

The teacher reiterated the instructions to make sure everyone understood.

例句

She reiterated her support for the new policy in the meeting.

find a happy middle ground

to reach a compromise that is acceptable to both sides

例句

After hours of discussion, they managed to find a happy middle ground.

例句

The couple tried to find a happy middle ground between saving money and enjoying life.

*本教材是专爲使用Ringle学习英文的学员设计。

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