“Unmasking the Double Life: Discover the 8 Sneaky Behaviors of Those Who Charm You Publicly But Plot Behind Closed Doors!”
2) They make subtle, cutting remarks when no one else can hear
I once had a coworker who was the sweetest person in team meetings. She’d laugh at everyone’s jokes, give out compliments like candy, and always offer to help. Everyone loved her.
But when it was just the two of us, the tone changed. She’d say things like, “Wow, you’re brave for speaking up in that meeting. I wouldn’t have said that.” Or, “That report was… interesting. I mean, if that’s the style you’re going for.”
At first, I brushed it off as me being too sensitive. But over time, I realized it wasn’t just harmless commentary—it was deliberate. She never said things like that when others were around.
