Majorities Americans think gossiping bad for society

1. Most Americans think gossip is always or usually bad for society, including 26% who say it is always bad. 21% say it is good as often as it is bad, and just 4% think it is always or usually good for society. Do you gossip is bad or good for society?

Most Americans think gossip is always or usually bad for society, including 26% who say it is always bad. 21% say it is good as often as it is bad, and just 4% think it is always or usually good for society. Do you gossip is bad or good for society?

Always good

Usually good

Good as often as it is bad

Usually bad

Always bad

2. 45% of Americans say they've spread a piece of gossip, 36% have not, and 19% are not sure. Have you spread gossip before?

Yes

No

Undecided

3. 21% of Americans say they like gossiping very much or somewhat, but more say they don't like it very much (33%) or at all (41%). Do you enjoy gossiping?

Yes

No

Undecided

Majorities of Americans think gossiping is bad for society