How to deal with (and win against) passive aggressive people
Dealing with passive aggressive people is never fun, but you can confront them effectively with these simple techniques.
by: E.B. Johnson
We all have that passive-aggressive someone in our lives, be they a coworker or a family member. Dealing with passive aggressive people is a difficult thing to do, but confronting their toxic behaviors is necessary in order to protect our own wellbeing and peace of mind.
Learning how to stop passive aggressive people in their tracks takes a little know-how and practice to master, but it’s it the only way to insulate yourself from the corrosive effects of their behind-the-hand manipulations. Protect yourself by understanding passive aggressive behavior when you see it and discover the simple techniques you can use to handle it effectively.
What is passive aggressive behavior?
Passive-aggressiveness is basically the tendency to engage in indirect expressions of hostility through subtle insults, stubbornness, sullen behavior or a deliberate failure to do what has been promised. Because passive-aggressive behavior is indirect, it can often be hard to spot. Identifying this toxic manifestation is important…
