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Hi

I know this sounds really stupid, but basically I have juts found out that somehow rumours have been sent around at school saying that i have been involved in stuff in the back of a van with some bloke - all of which is completely untrue. Im just not the sort of person who would at all - and pople talking about me like that is just really getting me down and its really embarassing. How can i stop people spreading it or let them know its not true? Just for the record none of it is true, I havent doneanything even remotely suspicious or linked to it and i ahve no idea who started it.Help.

Reply 1

G4ry

Either deny it, leave it and people won't even talk about it after a few days - it'll be old news. Or alternatively if you want to add fuel to the fire admit it and say you were having a threesome with him and another guy and you weren't active the whole time if you get my drift... :p:

Reply 2

Dez

Just ignore it. Chances are they don't believe it themselves, they just want a reason to tease you and/or find out if it actually happened or not.

Reply 3

paperclip

just ignore it, they do it for the reaction, i was called gay for 3 days before people realised i dont care so gave up

Reply 4

kinkajou

You have to just keep on denying it untill they get the message. At every oppotunity try to declare your innocence. its the only chabce you have to prove it to them.

Reply 5

OC_girl

Just act like you're not bothered by the rumour. whoever made it up obviously wants to see you getting angry/upset and protesting so that then they can say that you "protest too much" etc etc. I am sure it's all incredibly funny for them, but the joke wont last if you just rise above it.
Good luck and sorry to hear about this happening to you.

Reply 6

ForumFreak

If people dont mention it then ignore it. If they do then calmly deny it and say the person who told them doesnt know what theyre talking about. This has always worked for me even if the rumors are true. Also dont worry as it will blow over eventually

Reply 7

A Frumious Bandersnatch!

if someone approaches you about it, sarcastically, but in a joking way declare "it's all true!", preferably before they get to finish their "i heard that..."

it will be clear that you're not at all bothered by it and it will soon be dropped. seriously. that's the best way. if you take it seriously, so will other people...

Reply 8

AlfaTols

Say its a regular occurence and invite your friends over.

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