Definitions
- Referring to the act of sharing information or rumors about other people's private lives. - Talking about casual conversations about other people's affairs, often without their knowledge or consent. - Describing a person who frequently engages in spreading rumors or personal information about others.
- Referring to information that is not based on direct knowledge or experience but rather on what someone else has said. - Talking about rumors or stories that are passed from one person to another without any evidence or proof. - Describing a statement or piece of information that is not admissible as evidence in court because it is based on hearsay.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the sharing of information about other people.
- 2Both can be unreliable sources of information.
- 3Both can be damaging to a person's reputation.
- 4Both can spread quickly through social networks.
- 5Both can be difficult to verify or prove.
What is the difference?
- 1Credibility: Gossip may have some basis in fact, while hearsay is often completely unfounded.
- 2Intention: Gossip can be malicious or harmless, while hearsay is often unintentional.
- 3Admissibility: Gossip is not admissible in court, while hearsay may be admissible under certain circumstances.
- 4Connotation: Gossip is often associated with a negative connotation, while hearsay is more neutral.
Remember this!
Gossip and hearsay both refer to the sharing of information about other people, but there are important differences between them. Gossip is usually based on personal observations or interactions and can be either malicious or harmless. Hearsay, on the other hand, is second-hand information that may be completely unfounded and unintentional. While gossip is not admissible in court, hearsay may be admissible under certain circumstances.
