Shanli Liu, CPA, CTPFreedomfolio · I help 7 to 8 figure service business owners and ecommerce sellers keep 10K to 75K of profit- without IRS headaches | CPA. Virtual CFO. Tax Resolution Pro | $5MM+client tax savings | Book a free 15 min strategy call

What to Say to Stop Gossip

Name: What to Say to Stop Gossip
Uploaded: 2024-11-01T13:00:22+00:00
Duration: 59 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this concise instructional video, Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP, presents three actionable phrases to defuse workplace or social gossip. The first strategy is…

1 Nov 2024 · 1 min

Watch on YouTube

0:59

In this concise instructional video, Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP, presents three actionable phrases to defuse workplace or social gossip. The first strategy is to say, “I don’t have an opinion on it,” signaling disinterest and using the gossip‑er’s name to interrupt. The second strategy asks, “Do you want to talk with them about it?” offering to connect the speaker with the subject of the gossip, thereby challenging the motive and often causing the gossip to back off. The third, the speaker’s favorite, is to respond, “That doesn’t sound right,” which casts doubt on the rumor and removes its appeal. Liu explains the psychological effect of each line and encourages viewers to adopt these tactics to halt gossip quickly.

Chapters

What to say to stop gossip. Number 1, use the phrase, "I don't have an opinion on it." I don't have an opinion on it. What you're saying is, this doesn't interest me. Whatever you're trying to put down, I'm not picking up. And if you can't get a word in edgewise, use their name. You interrupt them. For example, Jefferson, I need to tell you, I don't have an opinion on it. Number 2, ask the question, "Do you want to talk with them about it?" Whoever they're talking about. For example, if they're gossiping about somebody, you can ask, "Do you want to talk with them about it? I'm happy to send an email or get you in touch with this person or send them a text. It's a way of calling them out. You're saying, are you wanting to solve this or are you just wanting to spread it? And 9 times out of 10, they back away completely. And number 3, my personal favorite, huh, that doesn't sound right. When somebody starts gossiping and you just say, that doesn't sound right, it takes all the fun away from their gossip because what you're saying is, I know who you're talking about and based on my experience, I'm not going to believe it. And they'll stop and go find someone else to gossip to. And that's how to handle gossip. So try that and follow me.