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Edited: 5/1/2012 3:30 PM by
No More Gossiping
My best friends and I got in a fight, but we are going on a school field trip for 2 days and we are all bunked together! We all agreed to no longer be best friends, so we are all okay now, but what if something blows up and an argument happens on the trip?! Plus, everyone has taken sides. It's like a war! I can only stop it if I stop gossiping and that is REALLY hard for me! Any tips on how to prevent myself from gossiping? 
Edited: 5/1/2012 3:30 PM by
Gossip may seem fun but really will put a wedge in so many relationships and you will lose many of the friends that you need in your life. It isn't a good habit to have.  We are glad that you are willing to try to make some changes.  
 
We are glad that you have figured some things out and this field trip will be a challenge for all of you.  Remind yourself that you have two days that you need to get along and think about things before you tell people things.  Be conscious of what you are saying and how it will hurt people if they find out you told them.  Keep comments to yourself if you don't know the answer or feel it might hurt someone.  Be aware of what you are saying. 
 
Take it one day at a time these next couple of days.  Have fun with your friends this trip and try your best not to gossip.  You may feel better about yourself as time goes on. 
 
Take care,
Naina, Counselor
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