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Have you heard the rumor?
Do you think it's true?
He said, she said it's all over school
It's drama, I can't believe that
Everybody's talking about someone else
Just to feel better about themselves1
I'm sure you know what a rumor is about, a rumor is defined by Merriam-Webster as
“Information or a story that is passed from person to person, but has not been proven to be true”
Maybe the rumor is about that girl in the corner, the nerd who always gets A’s, or maybe it has been about you. Whether there are Rumors circulating about you or you’re the one spreading them, rumors are never fun. Duh! I should know! I have probably started a few rumors, but I know there have been pleanty about myself. It never feels good.
Now, you might be wondering why I named this article Rumors and Rebuttles.
Well, because I want to speak about how to combat rumors.
A Rebuttal is generally a response to all arguments without bringing up new arguments.
1. Do it kindly
When you respond to someone saying something about someone never raise your voice, never look agitated, and above all else do not get defensive nor argumentitve. I know it is hard, but trust me.
2. Think!
If you think before you speak it will go a lot better for you. Just imagine an argument between two children.
“Are not.”
“Are too”
“Are not.”
“Are too”
“Are not.”
“Are too”
“Are not.”
“Are too”It gets repetitive and goes nowhere fast. If you can think of an actual reason that the rumor is wrong then explain it!
3. Go on with your business
If the Rumor is not true, act as though it means nothing to you and is childish. When you take the higher road it ends up that others will notice. Now the rumors may not stop but they eventually will become less, merely because the people starting the rumors will realize they can’t hurt you with their falsehoods.
Anyways, if you have any stories about how you combatted a rumor, write it in the comment section below! I’d love to hear your feedback!
1.Pure NRG Girls can change the world.
Have you heard the rumor?
Do you think it's true?
He said, she said it's all over school
It's drama, I can't believe that
Everybody's talking about someone else
Just to feel better about themselves1
I'm sure you know what a rumor is about, a rumor is defined by Merriam-Webster as
“Information or a story that is passed from person to person, but has not been proven to be true”
Maybe the rumor is about that girl in the corner, the nerd who always gets A’s, or maybe it has been about you. Whether there are Rumors circulating about you or you’re the one spreading them, rumors are never fun. Duh! I should know! I have probably started a few rumors, but I know there have been pleanty about myself. It never feels good.
Now, you might be wondering why I named this article Rumors and Rebuttles.
Well, because I want to speak about how to combat rumors.
A Rebuttal is generally a response to all arguments without bringing up new arguments.
1. Do it kindly
When you respond to someone saying something about someone never raise your voice, never look agitated, and above all else do not get defensive nor argumentitve. I know it is hard, but trust me.
2. Think!
If you think before you speak it will go a lot better for you. Just imagine an argument between two children.
“Are not.”
“Are too”
“Are not.”
“Are too”
“Are not.”
“Are too”
“Are not.”
“Are too”It gets repetitive and goes nowhere fast. If you can think of an actual reason that the rumor is wrong then explain it!
3. Go on with your business
If the Rumor is not true, act as though it means nothing to you and is childish. When you take the higher road it ends up that others will notice. Now the rumors may not stop but they eventually will become less, merely because the people starting the rumors will realize they can’t hurt you with their falsehoods.
Anyways, if you have any stories about how you combatted a rumor, write it in the comment section below! I’d love to hear your feedback!
1.Pure NRG Girls can change the world.
