Which of the following statements about rumor and gossip is true?

a. Rumor and gossip amount to the same thing.
b. Rumor involves some issue many people care about. Gossip interests a small circle of people who know a particular person.
c. Rumor is usually positive. Gossip is usually negative
d. Gossip involves some issue many people care about. Rumor interests a small circle of people who know a particular person.


Answer: b. Rumor involves some issue many people care about. Gossip interests a small circle of people who know a particular person.

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