Passive aggressive

And the best ways to respond

Passive-aggressive behavior is characterized by indirect resistance to others' demands and avoidance of direct confrontation. It often involves showing irritability or hostility through subtle means like critical comments, sarcasm, cynicism, or complaints about minor issues.

Passive-aggression is a communication style in which you convey negative emotions indirectly instead of addressing an individual directly.

There’s a fine line between being polite and being passive aggressive. You may think you’re just being nice, but sometimes your words might hide a more hostile message. Passive aggression is all about expressing negativity in a subtle, indirect way. And let’s face it, we’ve all been guilty of using these phrases at times. So … Continue reading "9 phrases that sound polite on the surface, but are actually passive aggressive"

Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Cortney Warren shares her best advice for how to handle passive-aggressive behavior.

We surveyed more than 1,200 Americans about their experience with passive-aggressive phrases and behaviors, and asked them to rank the worst.

Signs of Passive Aggressive Behavior