It's good to cut yourself out of drama at work.
Tom recently was hired at a new job.
Tom wants to network and make work friends.
Tom is asked how he feels about another coworker and says he'd prefer to stay out of the conversation.
Tom overhears some gossip and spreads it to others, thinking it will make him look favorable.
Tom gains the respect of his coworkers and is looked at favorably.
Tom's coworkers decide he isn't trustworthy and keep him out of conversations.