Passive-aggressive comments might seem harmless on the surface, but they do a lot more damage than you think. Instead of addressing issues directly, these phrases wrap frustration, resentment, or ...

Most people say the amount of work emails that land in their inbox each day is stressful. Passive-aggressive phrases might contribute to the problem — and cause tension in the workplace. Nearly half ...

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 ...

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Want people to answer your emails? Start by replacing these annoying phrases. How can you get people to respond to your emails? Eliminating hated passive-aggressive email phrases is a great place to ...

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're hurting. But sometimes the ...

Passive-aggressive tendencies are disruptive, embittering, and capable of producing significant self-doubt and insecurity. Typically, individuals resort to these behaviors to avoid confrontation or ...

The majority of passive-aggressive work emails came to employees from their own co-workers, according to a new poll from Mailsuite. Altogether, 47.69 percent of Americans said they had received a ...

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 ...

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How can you get people to respond to your emails? Eliminating hated passive-aggressive email phrases is a great place to start. Most of us have used these dreaded phrases at one time or another.