For politicians back in those days (late 1700s to mid-1800s), a journey to visit constituents or office was tedious and difficult. They would utilize their assistants to "sip some ale" and hear the peoples' concerns.
When they would "go sip here" and "go sip there" the two words were combined to form the words gossip."
Ale would be served in pints and quarts. (Have you figured out where this is heading?)
A bar maid had to be diligent as to which patrons were drinking a pint or quart.
This duty resulted in the phrase (Are You Ready?), "Minding Your "P's" and "Q's."
I don't know if all this is true, but it makes for a good story.
I imagine Andy Jackson minded his Ps and Qs.
Heard Any Good Gossip Lately? --Brock-PerryPsandQs
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