it can no longer be a secret. Because, according to the definition, (care of dictionary.com), a secret is something “done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others.” So, in telling anyone without firsthand knowledge, the secret looses all integrity and can no longer function as it was originally intended.

Why would anyone want to dishonor the credibility of a secret? Hmm, I don’t know. Why do people thrive on knowing what other people’s beeswax?

In business it is referred to as corporate espionage; in government it is just called espionage; and if you pry into other’s affairs it is called being nosy. On the other hand, if you freely disseminate this information it is considered gossip.

I’m sure some of us can relatE!.

I suppose it is beneficial to know other people’s secrets – as much as we may or may not like them. I hunger to know what is on the backside of every innocent, “never mind,” or, “nothing” I hear as a response when something is hinted at.

The reason these inaudible scoops, that so often get told, are currently a concern is because I recently became privy to a secret I’m sure the party involved wouldn’t like me to know.

Tip:

If someone asks you, “Can you keep a secret?” Just reply, “Hopefully better than you.”