THE PLUS & MINUS OF OFFICE GOSSIP

A, This might come as a surprise to many, but the truth is that office gossip do have its own good point; When done constructively and on a minimal scale, office gossip helps us to keep abreast of the happening in  any workplace, especially in a big establishment with different sections and many staff. For people who are very reserved and those who do not have time to move around in their workplace, a little bit of friendly chat with co-workers do help at times. A bit of office gossip also keep the boredom and monotony of some offices in check
More importantly it create cordiality and bonding in office environment as workers laugh and relax together.
B, The minus in office gossip in most cases always out weigh the plus. Reputation and friendship have been known to be adversely affected as a result of careless and malicious gossip in the workplace. Some workers have been known to spread false and negative information about colleagues whom they perceive to be their competitors.
Office gossip have also be known to bring tension and unnecessary enmity in the workplace. Some people take delight in using the "divide and rule" process in creating friction in the workplace.
C,  The rule of the game is to identify the habitual and malicious office gossips and avoid them. Remember the same way they bring other people issues to you is how they will table your own..
Have a few colleagues whom you respect and trust to chat and share  some relevant information in the office.
More importantly, if you are a known office gossip in your workplace  put a stop to the bad habit. When you have free time at work, read, meditate instead of spreading tales. Your workplace is a second home, enjoy it and allow others to do the same

OFFICE ROMANCE; DOES IT WORK?

I believe I would probably get diverse views  on the topic at hand from people of all races and culture.
Office romance sometimes develop as a result of the long hours and  the inevitable friendship that often develop when two people of different sexes relate with one another almost on daily basis.
The question here is; should it be encouraged?  Some meaningful relationships have been known to begin in the office  and some had  even end up n marriage. But majority of office romance have been known to create tension, strife and even job loss when it result in bitter ending on the part of one or both parties involved.
It is certainly not easy to have a normal cordial office relationship with someone who has broken your heart.
Do you have any experience to share with us or what is your own opinion on the issue of office romance?
Your comments/ contribution are welcome
Thank you.