If you’re the recipient of passive aggression, don’t help that person continue by making excuses for their behaviors.

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.

One of the classic red flags of passive aggressive behavior is the use of backhanded compliments, unsolicited advice, and unwanted presents. Appropriate-ish on the surface, these “gifts” let the ...

Ever found yourself hinting at what you truly mean instead of just coming out with it? You’re not alone. Many people struggle to express their true feelings, often resorting to passive-aggressive ...

Today’s Job Alert is a lesson on how not to come off as passive-aggressive.  Word Finder put together a list so you can check yourself before you write or say the ...

Passive-aggressive people rarely tell you exactly what’s bothering them. Instead, their frustration slips out in subtle ways: a backhanded joke, a heavy sigh, an uncharacteristically curt text—all of ...

Tension: We fear direct confrontation but also crave honesty and respect in our interactions. Noise: Conventional wisdom says we should ignore subtle digs or respond in kind—neither solves the deeper ...

Who are passive-aggressive people? These are the types of people who avoid responsibility and conflict through passivity and withdrawal. They are the “nice people” who reel you in with their adoration ...

Passive-aggressiveness isn't a very desirable personality trait, but sometimes we can't help but let out a snarky remark. In fact, 82% of Americans say they have said something passive-aggressive ...