They sound harmless, but they’re not. And yes, you’ve probably said at least one of them.
The phrases passive-aggressive people use without even realizing it can cause emotional harm and confusion. Just because someone might be expressing negative emotions in a subconscious way, that doesn ...
The hidden hostility of passive-aggressive behavior can make this style of anger expression the perfect office crime. A passive-aggressive employee’s behavior impacts the big picture of an organization ...
Aaron was winding up a work call as his partner Jim waited at the dinner table. “I’ll just be a minute or two here,” Aaron whispered, cupping his phone. “No probs,” Jim whispered back. Minutes passed ...
When a prickly comment comes wrapped in a smile, it's a bit harder to uncover Passive-aggressive behavior can make friendship confusing. One second, you’re clinking glasses of espresso martinis over ...
Have you ever had to deal with a sarcastic co-worker? Or maybe you've asked your colleagues for feedback only to find later that they gossiped or spread rumors behind your back. Seventy percent of ...
If you have ever walked out of a meeting questioning your memory, your judgment, or even your value, you are not alone. You might be experiencing gaslighting or passive-aggressive behavior at work.