Toxicity is like a termite!

How many of you have heard about chameleons? I expect almost everyone. But how many of you know their remarkable ability to change colors according to time and situation? In this wonderful world, everyone has their own way of living whether it is an animal, human, insect, or a plant. I don’t have any issues if a chameleon has an exceptional habit of changing colors as a survival tactic.?

But what about those who are human beings but behave like a chameleon??

It’s been a year since I used to work in a media house corporation at Central Secretariat, New Delhi. I had three colleagues there named Shivani, Vidhi, and Trisha. Shivani was not only a pretty gal but acquired a great poise. Her sense of humor, way of dressing, and way of addressing people were up to mark.?

But unfortunately, Vidhi can’t see her eye to eye. She had a personal grudge against her, against her beauty, against her glowing personality. However, she didn't have the temerity to express all of this in front of Shivani, so she used to say it to Trisha.?

Trisha, who was a skilled media strategist, didn't want to entertain herself with such cheap discussion. But listening to such toxic topics was a compulsion to her. One day, Vidhi crossed her limits when she added an unnecessary comment on my shirtless display picture that shows the abs and wide chest. However, she hasn't any idea about the perseverance and diet plans behind that picture. But she made a comment.?

And things did not stop there, she made comments and cooked up stories for every person she encountered. Bullying and bitching were common stuff to her.

She had a problem if a girl or boy had glowing skin because she hadn’t.

She had a problem if anyone spoke fluently because she couldn’t.

She completely imagined herself as a celebrity, while in reality, she wasn’t like a common girl.?

But the irony is, that she hadn’t shown this toxicity in front of the person with whom she had a problem. She used to show diplomatic behavior in front of the people and behind their backs she did everything she could to put them down. On a daily basis, she greeted us casually with Hi, Hello, and also offered sandwiches, and french fries along with the sauce. And a day arrived when she added;?

“Mai pehle se hi tum logo ko ghar se tiffin bhar bhar ke bahut kuch khila chuki hu”

So, if you offer a party then what's the big deal?

We all were shocked when we heard this statement. At the beginning of all this, only Trisha was stuck under this tremendous toxicity, but now I was too.?

We stayed with her, but internally we did not want to be with her. She didn’t only eat our brains but also our peace. We were completely on the fence about what to do and what not to do.?

Time passed gradually, and we decided to discuss it with our team leader.?

We arranged a meeting with our team leader - Swarnima.

She added; that in life, just like a termite silently eats away at the foundation of a home, toxicity hollows the roots of trust, peace, and team spirit. People who act sweet on your face but talk behind your back, like Vidhi, remind us how harmful such behavior can be. So, if you are successful in identifying such a low-mentality human being, make sure to distance yourself from such toxicity before it can put you in jeopardy.?

Don’t entertain such people anymore. They aren’t the ones you want.?

It’s time to put them in the recycle bin, they don’t even deserve to be kept in the archive. So, think about it, and save your mental peace as soon as you can.?