Yes, ear hustlers exist. They at home, at work, and even at church. Instead of concentrating on themselves. They seem to be concentrating on your conversation.
What little bit they hear? Has now became a blown up story. With more added details than they ever know.
That's how the ear hustling stories goes.
One small detail that they came in the middle of has destroyed many relationships. What makes us get involved in things not related to them? Is the oldest question to ever be asked.
Ear hustling in school. Ear hustling in the homeroom. Makes you know that many are concern with you.
What rumor that is spread? Never has that much truth within it. Maybe a half percentage if at all.
Oh, the rumor mill won't ever fade. Some people lives to talk about people they do and don't know.