Gossip...The sharp tongue cuts both ways.

Lets face it. People are always going to talk about us. Gossip is a past time of many people. Just as it brings you discomfort and pain when you know someone has talked about you unkindly, do not do this to others. Refuse to engage if someone else is gossiping. Walk away or change the subject. Do unto others as you would have them do to you is more powerful than you would think.