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The Hidden Cost of a Sharp Tongue

Mark always had a sharp attitude and was known for being incredibly witty, though his constant jokes could sometimes drive people mad.

Admittedly, he often felt envious of his colleagues' success, which made him appear increasingly agitated during important team meetings.

He truly didn't want to let his manager down, yet he found it hard to hide how much he would detest any further changes to the project.

Some of his colleagues began to despise his constant complaining and his refusal to cooperate with the rest of the team.

Eventually, he was deservedly left out of the office celebrations, which forced him to reflect on how his behaviour affected others.