Gossip and Rumors: Breaking the Chain

Gossip and Rumors: Breaking the Chain

Adapted by: Danica T. Delos Santos IV-BJA

Face it: people gossip. They always have, and they always will. You can’t change that, but you can change what happens when a rumor comes your way.

Make the rumor stop with you

            If you decide that the rumor is hurtful on some way, make a stand. Decide that you don’t want to take part in spreading it. Others may continue to circulate the gossip, but you’ve made a personal choice to stay out of it. Chances are the rumor will die or much more quickly than if you had joined the buzz.

Don’t be an Audience

            When someone comes to you with a rumor, try not to be an audience. This person may want to hurt somebody or may be after attention or power. It can be hard to resist hearing some juicy dish, especially if you’re bored, but make an effort to say, “I’m not interested in hearing mean gossip, thanks.”

            Just like with physical bullying, there are no “innocent bystanders” with hurtful rumors. Hearing and reacting to the rumor, and letting it continue, makes you almost as responsible for its damage as the person who started it. Instead, don’t provide another pair of ears for the rumor-starter. If he isn’t getting the reaction or attention he’s seeking, he’ll be less likely to do it in the future.

Be a Peacemaker

            If one of your friends wants to hurt someone else by spreading lies or rumors, speak up. Let your friends know that this isn’t the right thing to do. If you need to, find another who feels the same way and talk to the others together. If rumors are getting of control and someone is being a real victim, get a counselor of teacher involved.

Respect others’ privacy

            If you don’t want other people talking about the personal things in your life, don’t do it to others. When you hear personal information about a classmate or friend, try to keep it to yourself, and don’t worry about whether it’s true or not. If you respect people’s privacy, they’ll more likely to do the same for you.

Guess who's new? YOU!

Uh-oh. The kid who's new is you. At school. At camp. In clubs. On the team. Feeling a little uncomfortable? Have no fear! Try out these easy icebreakers anywhere you're the newcomer. Pretty soon, you'll feel welcomed. 

1. Don't be shy. Just say "Hi!" You say you're too shy to make new friends? Believe it or not, you're not the only one who feels shy when it comes to making friends. A lot of people feel the same way. But you can start making friends at this very moment by saying "Hi!" Say "goodbye" to being shy. 

2. Put out a smile. Even if you feel to shy, you can break the ice with a warm smile. When the other person sees you being friendly, you'll surely get a smile back. That's a real winning beginning. 

3. Be Yourself! Don't try to act the way others want you to act. Be the way you are with your family and old friends - relaxed, talkative, friendly. If you act like that, you'll make them feel they're a part of your family. 

4. If you have trouble talking about yourself, don't. That's a big check! Ask questions and let them do the talking. Show them that you're interested in what he/she is saying. Your simple question could get a whole conversation going.

5. Share your terrific talents (in an unboastful and polite way). Offer help in gift wrapping, braiding, project or learning a new musical piece. You could even share your talents in singing and playing guitar. Whatever you're good at could get you in god with others. 

6. Be a helper. Help those in need. Help them carry boxes from room to room. Or, by simply standing up for others. Don't laugh when somebody is embarrassed in front of the class. Instead, help him/her. Always extend a helping hand to others.

Pia Magaoay ~ 

Revised From: Full House Sisters: Michelle. 

Buwan ng Wika Iginunita

Noong nakaraang Agosto 31, 2012 lamang ay iginunita ng mga Dominicano ang Buwan ng Wika. Iba't ibang paligsahan ang naganap katulad ng Tagisan sa Talumpati, Tula at Isahang Pag-awit. Narito ang ilang mga larawan:

Si Pia Magaoay sa Talumpating pinamagatang "Pagpupugay Sa Watawat"

Ang mga taga-pagpadaloy ng Programa, 

Alki Alviar at Robelle Sagles, kapwa nasa ika-apat 

na taon.

ang mga naging kalahok sa programa 

kasama ang Vice Principal for Academic Affairs,

G. Greg Baldelomar

Magiliw na sumayaw ang mga Juniors 

para sa kanilang special number

(c)Danica T. Delos Santos para sa mga larawan