What is the proper way to excuse myself from participating in business gossip?

What is the proper way to excuse myself from participating in business gossip?

The proper way to excuse yourself from participating in business gossip is tricky. I hold up my hand, which is the universal sign for stop, and say that I really don't want to have this information and I turn and walk away. I teach people how to treat me in the workplace, and if I create boundaries, then people learn to honour those when it comes to gossip about the workplace. Actually, the person who listens to gossip is as at fault as the person that creates the gossip or passes it on. You're both considered having weak character, so it's not just the gossiper, it's the gossipee who gets the brunt end of that one. Its better not to get involved in workplace gossip at all.