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Toxic workplace
If your workplace is full of backstabbing coworkers, it means that backstabbing works at this company. You are in a toxic company. Polish your interview skills, update your resume, and get the heck out of there!
If a backstabber comes to you with gossip
If a backstabber comes to you with gossip about a coworker, give no input and deflect her as quickly as possible; whatever you say WILL be used against you.
If a backstabber is screwing your boss
If a backstabber is screwing your boss, look for a new job because you too will be screwed (but in an unpleasant way).
Keep your personal life personal
Keep your personal life personal and out of the workplace; backstabbers thrive on leveraging secrets.
Keep detailed documentation
Keep detailed documentation of every verbal, email, and written communication; you will need proof.
If a backstabber pitches other coworkers against you
If a backstabber pitches other coworkers against you, you can wait until everyone sees the backstabber for who he is, or look for a new job to save yourself an ulcer.
Keep Your Emotions to Yourself
Keep Your Emotions to Yourself: Backstabbers feed on emotional manipulation to know it’s working.