why can't other people just mind their own bussiness?

@kramsgir (146)
Philippines
January 24, 2011 2:06am CST
I guess most of you noticed others minding other's affairs, gossiping here and there. It can't take them anywhere, but just conflicts and misunderstandings. The worst of all is when someone makes stories of you which is so fare from the truth. Why can't they just shut their mouth and live their own lives?.,
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20 responses
• Philippines
24 Jan 11
I've also been having problems with gossip starters recently. They're a pain in the neck. It seems nothing to them but they're destroying your reputation in the process and you'll only know about it when it's already too public.
24 Jan 11
i guess people who start and scatter gossips are those who do NOT have a life of their own, as a result they dip their fingers in other peoples' lives. I really hate those kind of people but come to think of it, i sometimes feel sorry for them. I feel sorry for them not having a life of their own. Whew! thinking about it, i pity them.
• Philippines
24 Jan 11
Yeah. I actually know some. They're a group actually. They judged me way over the line. They're not too different from racist coz they're also that superficial. They judge people just by how they look and that's it. Scums. They close themselves up to whatever comes to mind and judge people based on it. They're my call center colleagues, actually. You should pity them too.
@wilmscz (104)
• Philippines
25 Jan 11
well i guess...other peoples' lives are more interesting than their own. these people do not have any good thing to do, that's why they make stories just to say that "they have something to say,even if it's not fair". well, they will find their match... what comes around,goes around. good day to all.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
25 Jan 11
I understand the situation. I have been victims of such kind of people. It is sad to note that there are people who are really like that. Perhaps they are insecure or they do so to bring someone down and in return make themselves great. I really don't mind if people want to become great or perhaps have a greater position for as long as they do not step on others. I used to react to such people and usually confront them. But now, I just do not mind them anymore and go on my way.. Glad to say that I am now in a better position as compared to those who have than bad things to me. Truly there is karma.
• India
25 Jan 11
I guess it's a comes with the basic behavior of humans. You know, curiosity, ego and all that. They always generally like to prove their own point than just trying to accept someone else's. They like to feel important and maybe feel like they know everything and their judgment is the right one. And obviously there is a significant difference in the above mentioned opinion when it comes to both the different sexes. Gossiping is more of a girl thing, (I'm not saying ALL the girls, just a lot of them) but I know guys who gossip too. Most of today's generation just want everyone else to look bad so they can look good. Especially if there is a reason for them to make a story up and spread it, like some kind of a revenge plan or the sort. Some people just get bored of their lives and spice it up a bit by gossiping about things in others lives, especially when these "others" are people they hate. Some just do it for the fun's sake. And some of the heartless ones just want other people's lives to be ruined by their stories so they can watch and laugh. People gossip because they hate you and they are jealous of you. Because they don't hold any value to their own life. Because they just suck. You be happy that you're being envied by a lot of people, cause you're better than them. Good Luck!
• Philippines
25 Jan 11
Hi! That is the same question I have been asking myself, why can just people around you mind their own business. I know that people have to socialize and that is also part of surviving but the problem with other people is that as if they are part of your life, they mingle with you but when you turn your back on them then that's the part where they will talk about you behind your back and sad to say you call them friends. I hate to say these but those kind of friends i already dumped them. How I wish they would just mind their own business.
@daemer (6)
• Philippines
25 Jan 11
maybe coz they dont have a business....or worst, they dont have a mind.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
24 Jan 11
Some people just like to the ones to spread gossip, whether it is true or not. some people do not feel that their lives are exciting enough. It is easier to mind someone else's business than to worry about your own problems. some people just can;t help themselves when it comes to minding their own business.
@Masihi (4413)
• Canada
25 Jan 11
We're the NOSEY-est creatures on the earth. When our own lives ceases to entertain us, we look at others' lives and make them into our real-life soap operas. Then we can't understand why others get so pissed off at us. Yet when someone prys into our own lives we feel our privacy's invaded, and then we end up resenting "them awful busybodies that can't mind thier own damn business". Hmmmmphff! What funny creatures we can be at times. In all seriousness, though, we just need to try to respect each other as much as we can yet make ourselves available if they need help. I try my best to mind my own business and keep my mouth shut, especially about other people. It's really hard to do, though. I suppose it's a fact of life.
• Philippines
25 Jan 11
I don't know the answers either. Why do people like it? I guess there is nothing else in the world to do to just gossip around. I almost stressed myself thinking the main reasons why a lot of them think, say and do things that really has no meaning. They are just happy and fulfilled with their ways and habits as well as putting up something for others. What matters most now to me is to not listen to them and just stay away from them. They will just do harm to peaceful persons. Don't mind them too that is my opinion. Happy mylotting to you.
@JohnMach (550)
• Philippines
24 Jan 11
The world is filled with these people. They do that because they can't deal with their own problems. They look at others flaws and if they don't find any, they create one instead. I feel sorry for these people. They must have a low, boring life.
@trader22 (232)
• Jamaica
25 Jan 11
I don't know where people find the time and energy to run other people lives. You should tell them to keep talking, so that your blessings may increase. The Lord will use our enemies to push us forward. Keeping ignoring them and let them waste their life trying to control other people.
@kkavya36 (35)
24 Jan 11
HI FRIEND.... why this people thinks so stupidly. if they want to speak anything,generally they have so many topics to speak but why they interferon others matter...i don't even know what they gain by creating gossips,if they are so much interested then they can create gossips on themselves no one will stop them.... if they see some small thing,they create a big gossips and spoil the character of that person...i really wonder why people do such things...my kind request is, please stop speaking about the things which you don't know completely...
• Philippines
24 Jan 11
I have the same question. People that are I'm related to have the same personalities. They've been bugging our lives since we owe something from them before. I don't like the way people think that they can just jump in your lives and talk things about you like they never care of how people would feel hearing those negativity from them specially if they are not true. I've learned a lot from them and I rather mind my own business than think about those kind of people that doesn't have anything in mind but to chat about other people's lives. As long as you're not doing anything wrong and not hurting them in anyway, let them be. They will soon get tired of talking about you and eventually they will find another person to talk about. I also try not to mingle with those people to avoid hearing more negativity that doesn't do any good on me.
@e_mendo2 (127)
• United States
25 Jan 11
It's as simple as people are jealous of what other people have. they are jealous of the type of person you are and what you have achieved so they try and belittle you by spreading gossip. It's really cheap and no one likes it but it just goes to show that you're better than they are by acting like nothing ever happened.
@maean_19 (4655)
• Philippines
24 Jan 11
I think that is one thing that you cannot take away from people. Too bad because there's no good thing there are too many of them. I also hate those kind of people because they do no good with gossiping or minding the business of others. I also have issues on such kind of people. Besides, I have a present happening on such matter.
• United States
24 Jan 11
Because as humans, we are all born with curiosity. That is why people talk about others business because they are curious. Another possibility is that your life might be more interesting to talk about than their own. Another thing is that maybe it is your destiny to be with these kind of things. There are many reasons to answer your question you just got to pick which ones you like best. I think you should research human behavior or something to understand more. Don't stay ignorant.
@eurekafemme (5877)
• Philippines
24 Jan 11
I'm not fond of gossiping but I couldn't help getting curious if I heard someone saying something about somebody.. Here's what I noticed, too: Most people who gossips are from the lower level of poverty, am I right with my observation? Maybe, because they think that ther's nothing much to keep themselves busy that's why they mingle with everyone else business, when in fact they need to work double in order to get themselves out of poverty. And, when people are rich enough, they still gossips. Why? for the sake of publicity. Good or bad, it is still an exposure. People have all sorts or reasons to gossip, both poor and rich.
@jennyze (7029)
• Indonesia
24 Jan 11
Mostly they are jealous because there is nothing to say of their own lives. hey don't have much money to boast around, they do not have great family to show off, they do not have a good job to talk about.
@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
24 Jan 11
Good observation Eureka! Actually yesterday, a neighbor was having a word fight with another neighbor all because she doesn't like the look the other woman gave her! I did gossip this to my husband over the phone and he said. "That's what happens if they don't have anything to do except gossip!". Even the minute things could blow out of proportions. If you are a busy person, do you still find time to gossip? NO! You'd rather use your energy for more fruitful things or get enough sleep.
24 Jan 11
I think it really comes down to people wanting the attention it gives them. Someone who gossips people will usually go to them for all the dirt and info on people. They in my mind love that. What they generally don't enjoy is when you call them a gossip queen or so on. Personally I find it amusing and from time to time i've given them wrong information about myself just to let them gossip it. What can I say I have an odd sense of humour.