People use gossip to socialize with peers. 

• Gossip typically occurs in casual conversations 
• It's used for amusement 
• It's a toxic form of social interaction and bonding 
• Gossip and rumors are different 
• Rumors are unverified, but gossip could be completely true 

Like rumors, gossip is a psychological coping mechanism. 

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