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 ...

Ever been in a conversation where someone’s words don’t match their tone, and you’re left guessing what’s really going on?

Often, passive-aggressive behavior stems from what is typically a good thing: the desire to avoid conflict. Or, it could be a ...

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 ...

Passive-aggressive is a popular term that sounds like a total oxymoron—isn't it one or the other? Passive or aggressive? Not necessarily. This description may sound familiar...as in, like one or more ...

Being on the receiving end of passive aggression is a social minefield. Whether coming from colleagues, friends, or family members, those subtle jabs and veiled criticisms can catch you off guard.

One of the most common reactions people have when I talk about my work in addressing passive-aggressive behavior is an impassioned, “Passive aggression is so frustrating! I can’t stand ...

What do the phrases "Nice job," "Very funny," and "That was clever" all have in common? Each statement in its literal form reads as socially appropriate praise, but in spoken word may more closely ...