Office politics is rarely about one dramatic confrontation. More often, it shows up in subtle ways- an uncomfortable request from a senior, information being kept within a small circle, a colleague trying to pull you into gossip, or being blamed for something without being told what exactly went wrong.Entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo recently shared five practical ways employees can protect themselves from such situations at work. His advice is less about fighting office politics and more about creating clarity, keeping your work visible and avoiding unnecessary traps.