全民八卦时代：人们为什么喜欢八卦？

Being aware of gossip-mongers and the effect of their casual behaviour can help you keep your image intact. Moreover, once you know about them, you will need to learn how to steer clear of them and not get affected by what they say. Here is how you can do it:
了解喜欢八卦的人和他们言谈随意的原因，能帮助你维护自身形象。而且一旦你了解他们，就会努力摆脱他们，不让自己被他们的闲言碎语所左右。下面就告诉你该怎么做：

1. Ignore
直接忽略

Ignorance is bliss, it is said. Practicing it in this case is the best thing to do. Paying heed to the gossip and to the perpetrators of the same will only fuel their callousness. So, avoid giving it any more thought than it deserves.
俗话说，眼不见耳不闻心不烦。被人八卦时最好多多练习这一条。你要是在意那些八卦、生嚼舌人的气，反倒让他们更来劲儿。所以，别太介意八卦，直接忽略吧。

2. Act Normal
一切如常

Go about your business as usual. Do what you are good at, something that may be the reason the gossip started in the first place. Continue to be on your normal behaviour. It will not only affect you less, it will also irritate the gossip-monger(s) and give them fewer reasons to continue with their nonsense.
一如既往管好自己的事吧。做自己擅长的事情，这些事情说不定就是八卦的导火线呢。继续该干啥就干啥，你不仅不为所惑，还能打击造谣的人，让他/她自己都觉得自讨无趣。

3. Confront
勇敢面对

If you feel that the talks are getting a little too much and your inter-personal relations are getting affected, confront the person behind the whole thing. Tell him clearly that they should not interfere in your life and you shall take strict action against them if they continue to do so.
如果你觉得闲言碎语有些过分，影响到了你的人际关系，那就勇敢直面背后煽风点火的人吧。直接清楚挑明：他们没权利干扰你的生活，如果还这么放肆，你也不是吃素的。

4. Take Legal Action
采取法律措施

If confrontation does nothing to stop them, report the misconduct to the authorities at the workplace, or consult a legal professional if you feel it needs to be dealt with more seriously.
如果挑明一切还不足以撇清流言，你可以向公司权威阶层汇报此类恶行。要是你想更为严肃地对待此事，也可以咨询专业法律顾问。

Gossip has become a part of our society and many people cannot live without it. However, it remains tolerable until it does not start affecting anyone personally. The moment it does, you need to adhere to the suggestions above to curb the effects.
八卦已成为我们社会的一部分，很多人离了八卦还真适应不了。只要不对他人造成影响，八卦也还可以容忍。一旦八卦四起，你有必要参考以上建议遏止不良后果。