An Indian working in France’s capital Paris sparked a conversation after sharing his experience of working with Indians abroad and what he believes leads to workplace toxicity. The man, identified as Varun Varshney, created an Instagram profile to document his experience, and his comments resonated with many online. In the now-viral clip, Varshney claimed that Indians are often “enemies of other Indians” not only within the country but also abroad. Sharing his experience of working in the French capital, he said he works with several Indians, most of whom are more interested in highlighting others’ mistakes in front of the manager, even when it involves very minor issues. For example, if someone arrives at work late, they make sure the manager is informed. Varshney said working as the only Indian on the project was a relief because it spared him what he describes as a toxic workplace culture. He explained that gossip often occurred behind colleagues’ backs, issues were frequently escalated to management, and team members were pitted against each other through constant fault-finding and internal rivalries. Along with the video, Varshney wrote, “Office politics done by Indians not only inside India but even outside.” The video quickly gained traction on social media, with several users agreeing with him and sharing their experiences in the comments section. Here’s How Social Media User Reacted One user said: “If our countrymen had stayed united, no one could have ruled over us.” Another wrote: “A similar situation exists in the US. My first job after graduation was at a firm where most of the managers were Indian. After I left, I promised myself that I would rather struggle than work in such an environment again.” Several people expressed similar frustrations to Varshney. “Real truth,” one user wrote, while another noted, “This is why the British ruled us for nearly 300 years. They knew we were divided.” A separate comment read: “I totally agree with you. This behavior follows us everywhere.” Another wrote, “Office politics exists everywhere, but it hurts more when it comes from your own people,” while another added, “This mindset needs to change if Indians want respect in global workplaces.” Another simply asked, “What do you get by buttering the driver?”