They sound harmless, but they’re not. And yes, you’ve probably said at least one of them.

In The Angry Smile: The Psychology of Passive Aggressive Behavior in Families, Schools and Workplaces, 2nd ed., we propose that the passive-aggressive student seems to derive genuine pleasure out of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Passive-aggressive behavior can sometimes be hard to identify. Here are some common phrases to avoid. Halfpoint Images via Getty ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ever found yourself hinting at what you truly mean instead of just coming out with it? You’re not alone. Many people struggle to ...

Your phone buzzes. It's your boss.Again. Something about the message feels off, like there's a hidden meaning coded into ...

Most of us are good at spotting overtly aggressive people. While it doesn't feel good when someone insults, criticizes, or belittles you, at least you know why you are hurting. But sometimes the ...

We all bear witness to passive-aggressive behavior at times—or maybe even exhibit it ourselves on occasion. You know the type: the person who hooks you on false promises, builds up your hopes, but ...

Seven in 10 Americans are facing unprecedented levels of passive aggression in the workplace, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 employed adults who have witnessed 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?

Passive-aggressive behavior occurs frequently in everyday interactions with our friends, romantic partners, family members and co-workers. But because it can be insidious, you may not always recognize ...

Disagreeing with one another can help us learn more about ourselves. But it can be frustrating when passive-aggressive behavior is involved. This is when someone indirectly expresses negative feelings ...

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 ...