Performative exclusion is when people pretend to include you, but only in ways that highlight your outsider status. It’s not outright rejection. It’s subtle, strategic,
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The Hidden Dangers of Grey Rocking: Why Silence Isn’t Always Golden
The Hidden Dangers of Grey Rocking: Why Silence Isn’t Always GoldenGrey rocking — staying flat, detached, and emotionless — can be a lifesaver when dealing
The Limits of Grey Rocking: When Workplace “Invites” Are Really Performances
Grey rocking — keeping interactions flat, neutral, and drama-free — is a survival strategy in toxic environments. It works well when the goal is to
When Lunch Isn’t About Lunch: The Hidden Power Plays of Workplace Cliques
The Hidden Power Plays of Workplace Cliques In toxic workplaces, even something as simple as a lunch invitation can become a performance. On the surface,
The Day the Lunch Lady Skipped Me
Food has a way of revealing more than hunger. In many workplaces, lunch is just a break. But where I work now, meals aren’t only
When Your Silence Offends Them
Lately, I’ve noticed something strange—my quietness unsettles my coworkers. Not because I’m giving anyone the cold shoulder, not because I’m in a mood, but simply
My Voice Unchained 