英：

　　Gossiping is human nature. Lots of people do it. Mild gossip is usually harmless, but excessive gossip should be avoided, especially in a business environment. Although Western companies tolerate gossip, they do not encourage it, and they are def
initely against rumors and rumor-mongering.

中：

　　闲谈是人类的天性。很多人都参与闲谈。适当的闲谈通常没有坏处，但过分的闲谈是应该避免的，特别是在工作环境里。虽然西方国家的公司接受闲谈，但他们不鼓励，而且他们坚决反对谣言及散布谣言。