While thinking, as I am in the habit of doing, I discovered that I have an unconscious bias.
Immediately I notice that a person is verbally unhinged, extremely extroverted, or overly outspoken in any way, I back off. This applies to a person that belongs to a “clique”. Hell no.
I don’t want to go through the stress of explaining “my side of the story” to a world that really does not give a shit, but is more than happy to indulge in gossip and act as judge and jury.