Often, our image of a toxic workplace is one where the boss yells at you or perhaps where you’re openly derided by co-workers or denied PTO.
—
Ellen Whitlock Baker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, when Spotify released a list of contenders for the song of the summer, social media users derided the tracks, and the general state of summer anthems.
His sophomore slump was ridiculed as his completion percentage dropped and his interception percentage rose.
—
Aaron Heisen,
Oc Register,
8 Sep. 2025
One of the primary barriers to feeling completely safe with your partner is the fear of being judged, mocked and ridiculed for being honest or opening up.
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