Grapevine is a term for spreading information about someone without them knowing. This usually happens in small groups, but it can also happen over the phone and through email. Most of the time grapevine communication is harmless and just people sharing what they've heard or what they think, but sometimes it can get more personal like when gossiping about someone's private life. If you are on the receiving end of grapevine communication, there are some ways you can handle it.