How can you politely stop a friend from gossiping about mutual acquaintances?

Question

When a conversation turns into a negative discussion about another friend's private life what polite phrasing shifts the topic without causing offense?

SocialSkills · Answer

Say something positive about the individual being discussed, then follow up with a direct, smooth question to pivot the topic elsewhere entirely.

How can you politely stop a friend from gossiping about mutual acquaintances?

1 Answer(s)

Your Answer