Not only online but also in real life, gossip and rumors can be found everywhere. Whenever an accident, an argument, or a fight occurs, many people are ready to stop and watch.
A screenshot from a funny TikTok video about young people's habit of gossiping at work - Photo: MAY TRANG
Reader Mạnh Quang sent Tuổi Trẻ Online his opinions on a topic that is not new, but remains a hot topic alongside the "drama" on social media.
"Gossip" from within the country to the world.
At midnight on Friday, social media suddenly erupted with a live stream of "accusations" exchanged between several (let's call them) somewhat well-known figures who are popular with young people. Private love affairs spilled out through the statements of both sides.
Surprisingly, over a million people stay up late, sacrificing sleep and weekend rest just to "follow the news."
The protagonist even demanded payment before anyone could ask a question. Yet, many people were still willing to pay just to sit and wait to be asked a question—in today's slang, to "enjoy the drama" and avoid being considered "outdated."
Many people jokingly say that wherever there's a scandal, a controversy, or drama, there are young Vietnamese people, whether in Vietnam or abroad.
Whenever something happens, just go on social media and scroll through the comments, and you'll see endless streams of young Vietnamese people joining to "gossip."
Whether the original author writes in English or any other language, there are translation tools available. The only thing to worry about is not being quick enough to check it out, not that you won't understand everything they've written.
Simply "watching" isn't enough; they also have to share it with others, accompanied by numerous derogatory and even abusive comments, followed by mutual attacks among viewers, making the image of many young Vietnamese people on social media extremely negative.
In addition, several news aggregators and sensationalist websites constantly publish articles, further fueling the curiosity of gossipmongers, making them even more eager to see how the story they've been following unfolds.
This relentless pursuit of attention has, in a way, inadvertently created a group of "celebrities" on social media. The more personal stories they share, the more "drama" they create, the more people follow them, and the more "famous" they become.
Then, as an inevitable consequence, they were invited to events by various brands and started selling online. Others saw this and followed suit, creating a vicious cycle.
Can we break bad habits?
Not only online, but in real life, gossiping can happen in many places. Just one accident, a fight, or an argument is enough to attract many people who are willing to stop and watch.
Once, I was riding in a ride-hailing vehicle when there was a sudden traffic jam ahead. It turned out there were two people fighting on the side of the road.
That's all it took, yet so many people stopped their cars to watch. The driver who was taking me also suddenly braked to stand on tiptoe and look.
It wasn't until I urged him to leave that he finally left, not forgetting to click his tongue regretfully: "If I weren't driving a passenger, you would have just stood there watching!" which left me speechless at his meddling.
Or when an accident occurs, besides a few people who stop their cars to help, many others crowd around, pointing, filming, and sometimes obstructing law enforcement and medical personnel from providing assistance, first aid, or conducting initial investigations.
Or when an artist passes away, a large crowd flocks to the funeral venue. Besides those who come to mourn and offer condolences, many others simply gather around the inner and outer areas, cheering loudly when they see another artist appear to pay their respects to the deceased.
They cheered, smiled, jostled to shake hands and take photos as if it were a free event. What kind of solemn atmosphere is needed at a funeral? Is it worth sacrificing work just to "gossip" like that?
"Love scandals" are a private matter between two people; if they don't get along, they have the right to talk it out, but why do so many people sit and listen to them "accuse" each other all night long?
When accidents or incidents occur, people do watch, but they stand far away, maintaining distance, and should not crowd around to obstruct law enforcement officers.
And of course, one should absolutely not go to funerals and laugh and chat happily like many people do.
Vietnamese people have a strong sense of community, often caring for and helping others, even strangers. However, gossiping and spreading rumors to the extent described above is no longer a good thing.
When will I be able to break this bad habit?
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/bot-nhieu-chuyen-hong-hot-co-duoc-khong-20250330114804297.htm
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