I'm back in the office and the gossip is nonstop. It's shared to me by others and I am trying to avoid it but the physical distance isn't there like it used to be remotely. I don't want any involvement. It's nonsense I don't need. Anyone got good tips on how to stay clear of it?

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Walk away? Say you are too busy to chat non work topics? In my exp, people flock to those who will listen/engage w the gossip so do the opposite. I get pulled into it even remotely, I ignore the IMs and keep it to work only.

Yeah same here when it was remote. Now that we are back in the office, there is lack of personal space and places to escape.

“Ey, I like staying out of personal affairs”

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