Bree's Gossip Gazette

The above companies do and do not have customer appreciation for various reasons. One way to find out if your favorite company does have this service is to just ask.

Customer appreciation is a good way to get your company name out on the street. Green Mountain Books for instance gives college students a hefty discount. The owner was quoted saying… "People need to read… it is important to learn all you can… the more people will learn, the more positive our community will become."

There are many ways your company can change its image… and it’s by having community customer appreciation days. For planning ideas contact Bree at:

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Dear Bree,

I felt so violated when my roommate went through my personal belongings. I know she did it maliciously. Now I feel like my friendship is over with her. I don't think I can ever trust her again. Bree what do I do to gain her trust again? And if going through my stuff . she started some nasty GOSSIP about what she found. It is tough to be in college and especially to have to share a room with a complete stranger.

Dear Violated,

It seems as if you were good friends before all of this. In order to gain trust with her again you must confront her directly. If she is a good friend, she will stop spreading gossip and stay out of your stuff. Please though, if the gossip can be twisted around to be fun.

Dear Bree,

Okay.. I'm a guy and I don't like to admit that I gossip.... but a week ago all of my friends confronted me about my nasty habits. My gossiping habit started when I just wanted to fit in with each individual buddy of mine. I'd tell them things they wanted to hear about another person. Spicing up what really happened actually hit me in the back. My friends found out the white lies I had been telling and now they befriended me. Now I'm known as Mr.Gossip on campus. Bree what do I do to get rid of the name and get back my old friends?

Dear Dumbfounded,

There seems to be an underlying problem with your white lies. Stop and think if you do this with everyone you talk to. It's important to tell the truth.... most of the time. Gossiping is usually about something that really happened, not a fabricated lie. My advice to you is to say you are sorry to your friends and make a conscious effort to stop lying. Gossip if you will, but make sure it's true before you go spreading it around.

Dear Bree,

My suite mate is worrying me she has a boyfriend and now she has 5 different guys in her room nightly. What do I do? I've tried to confront her about being safe, but everytime I try, she tells me she knows what she is doing. I'd like to be a great friend to her, but the only way I can get her attention is to spread the gossip about all of the guys. I don't want to see her getting hurt, and I know the gossip will hurt. Is there another way?

Dear Worried Suitemate,

Your suitemate is obviously going to do what she wants when she wants to. It is unfortunate that it happens this way, but she has the new power of no restrictions. If the noise is becoming a problem contact your resident assistant. The gossip issue is not a good idea. The only way to get through to your suitemate is to sit down and confront the issue. First tell her you are concerned. Don't blame her for anything or she' ll get defensive. Cut her some slack, but if things get out of control then step in with some further counseling.

Soap Opera Gossip

There will be no Soap Opera Gossip this edition due to National Coverage of Wimbleton Tennis and the PGA tour.

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