Gossip - Wikipedia

This Soviet war poster conveys the message: "Don't chatter! Gossiping borders on treason" (1941). Gossip can:[4][non-primary source needed] reinforce – or punish the lack of – morality and accountability reveal passive aggression, isolating and harming others build and maintain a sense of community with shared interests, information, and values[5] begin a courtship that helps one find their desire