The correct answer is C. Distasteful.
Gossip at work place is very distasteful. Gossip at work place can be termed as form of communication which is informal among colleagues which focuses the sensitive , personal, private affairs to other people.
A person can avoid gossip at work by, not to share personal information, not be involved in rommants with co-workers, dress appropriately, and to check the one's temper.
A person can deal with a gossip at work by working to change the perception, to get ahead of true gossip, speak directly to the gossip starter, or shut it down immediately.