Don't worry about rumors.

- I heard our commune is about to merge with some communes over there.

As Mr. Hoa poured a cup of strong tea, his secretive tone piqued the curiosity of many.

"Really, sir? I only heard bits and pieces online; I haven't seen any official information yet," Minh, a teacher, asked in surprise after hearing Mr. Hoa's statement.

- Well, people are sharing information with each other. Many people even have detailed maps of the merged communes. They say their commune will merge with five other communes, then they'll add new names, and the officials will be completely reshuffled.

Nam, a young man who had just heard the story, quickly put down his glass of iced tea and said:

- I find it very strange. There's so much information on social media, yet everyone is saying something different. This morning, I even saw someone post a "map of the entire province's merger," it was overwhelming.

Mr. Dung, a civil servant at the commune, slowly spoke up:

- Those maps circulating online aren't official information. Anyone who spreads them hasn't thought things through...

"This morning when I went to school, I saw the teachers talking excitedly. Some even said they were preparing to teach students from the neighboring village," Minh said.

"Everything is still under review. If there is a merger, it must follow all regulations and procedures. It can't be done arbitrarily," Mr. Dung said.

Mr. Hoa nodded but still wasn't reassured, saying:

- But nowadays, people get scared whenever they hear the word "merger." They worry about losing the commune's name. Officials are concerned about disruption and complicated paperwork... Because it's not clear, many people are just speculating.

Ms. Minh continued:

- That's right, even as a teacher, I'm worried about having to change schools. The information online is causing confusion.

Dung reassured them:

- When there's a clear policy, the commune leaders will direct the dissemination of information so that people understand and agree. It's really tiring letting rumors spread like this.

Nam chuckled:

- I think everything spreads so easily these days. A composite image of a village map, with the font not even adjusted, has already been shared by thousands of people. It's hard to tell the difference between real and fake.

Mr. Hoa took a sip of tea, his voice becoming lower:

- Anything that isn't official and is already being spread online, turning into a rumor, shouldn't be done. It causes trouble for both the government and the people.

Dung laughed:

- Yes, if anything is unclear, please feel free to ask me, but don't blindly believe those "combined commune maps" that seem to come from nowhere. Misinformation and misunderstandings can negatively impact morale.

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