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Stop Workplace Gossip

“Stop Workplace Gossip” is a short 10-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Social domain. Set a boundary when office gossip starts: "I prefer not to talk about him absent — let's ask him". You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Set a boundary when office gossip starts: "I prefer not to talk about him absent — let's ask him".

10 min Advanced

Goal

Build a reputation as "the one you can't gossip with" = full trust.

Steps

1

Pre-script: "I'd rather not talk about him absent".

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Topic shifts in 30 seconds.

Evidence base

School: Workplace Civility

Founders: Christine Porath (2016)

Porath — Mastering Civility: gossip boundary.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Stop Workplace Gossip" take?

This exercise takes about 10 minutes, practiced with another person in a Inner dialogue format.

When will I notice the effect of "Stop Workplace Gossip"?

Topic shifts in 30 seconds. In the short term: Colleagues start sharing real info with you.

Is "Stop Workplace Gossip" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Workplace Civility (Christine Porath (2016)). Porath — Mastering Civility: gossip boundary.

Is "Stop Workplace Gossip" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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