Gossip is a casual or unconstrained conversation about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true. We’re talking small talk, idle chitchat, playful banter, shooting the breeze—these all come under the heading of gossip. And you know what? We love gossip! Around 60 percent of time spend in conversation with other people involves some form of gossip about social relationships or personal experiences. But why? Why do we spend so much time gossiping? And how could this possibly be a good thing in the workplace?