Passive personality

Communication styles are just as diverse as the people who use them. Here's all you need to know about the four primary styles: assertive, passive, passive-aggressive and aggressive.

There’s a fine line between being polite and being passive aggressive. You may think you’re just being nice, but sometimes your words might hide a more hostile message. Passive aggression is all about expressing negativity in a subtle, indirect way. And let’s face it, we’ve all been guilty of using these phrases at times. So … Continue reading "9 phrases that sound polite on the surface, but are actually passive aggressive"

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Passive aggressive behavior: all you need to know. Video examples, fixes, mock dialogues and explanations.

I have a rule: I do not respond to subtext. This includes guilt tripping, silent treatments, passive aggressive behavior, etc. I see it. I notice it.

Passive behavior is driven by the need for the approval of others. Rather than upsetting them, you put their preferences and needs before yours.

And the best ways to respond

Contrary to popular belief, aggression isn’t only direct. Just because someone doesn’t shout doesn’t mean they’re not aggressive. Why? Because the point of aggression is to act hostile, express anger […] More

Passive-aggressiveness refers to an indirect communication style through which a person exhibits a disconnect between what they say and what they mean or feel. For example, someone may be passive-aggressive if they say everything is fine when it seems obvious they’re upset. Passive-aggression can also mimic people-pleasing, where a person tries to accommodate others despite