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Why are people so much bothered about others?

Asked by 18 year old Girl

It is best not to bother about people. They do things for a number of reasons. Indulging in gossip about others is a favourite pastime of human beings especially when they have nothing much to do. We should not bother about these human opinions and instead stay focused upon our goals and do what we truly know and feel in our depths as the right thing to do.

Affectionately,

Alok Da

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