A gossip goes around spreading rumors, while a trustworthy man tries to quiet them. When dealing with a situation that could lead to a lot of gossip, the right move is to talk to people privately. A gossipy person start fights among people because of the things they say. Gossip is a dainty morsel eaten with great relish. Everyone knows what this Proverb means.
Fire goes out for lack of fuel, and tensions disappear when gossip stops.
Well, the three things you need are oxygen, fuel and an ignition source. The same is true for gossip and talking behind someone's back. You need three things for gossip to spread. First, you need a situation. The situation could be anything that involves someone else.