题目内容：

Rumors (摇言) are not always nasty, but they can be especially annoying when the rumormonger spreads something against you. Unfortunately, you can’t just stop nasty rumors just by telling one person it isn’t true. 1. However, there are better ways to handle rumors. Simply apply the tips below and see which ones suit you best:

Clear the air

Set things straight.2. That is definitely more effective than just telling one person about it.

Confront the source

Go after the rumormonger in the first place. Most gossip starters don’t really expect people to come after them, so you’ll have the element of surprise. However, don’t attack that person physically or otherwise. Simply approach that person and tell him that he has it all wrong. It’s best to do this when you’re in a room full of people.3..

Ignore it

4. Rumors come and go. Most of the time, it dies down and a new issue takes its place. If the rumor isn’t all that bad and doesn’t really affect you in any way, perhaps it’s better to let this one slide.

5.

If you find yourself battling with a rumor in the workplace, it’s important to tell your boss about it. Rumors, especially nasty ones, can make an influence on your work performance and how other people think of you.

A. Tell your boss

B. Turn to your best friend

C. If it were that easy, rumors wouldn’t be such a problem

D. You should do something to make the situation better for you

E. Some people simply choose to ignore the rumor spread about them

F. Arrange a formal meeting to address the issue with many more people

G. Thus, others will also hear the truth and the rumor starter won’t go on