The Gossip Girl's Guide
08/03/08 5:00 PM
How to talk trash without looking like a mean girl.
We're all guilty of spreading hot goss. When we've got a juicy (and oh-so-scandalous!) story, we're itching to pass it along. But did you know research shows that sharing a wicked story or two with a friend or coworker really does bring you closer? (See -- even scientists say you should do it.) It goes without saying that no one likes the mean girl with the nasty yapper, so here's our guide to dishing dirt without trashing your rep.
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