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 ...

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

Whether it's from a colleague, a friend, or a family member, having the right comeback to a snide remark can cut the awkwardness and steer the conversation back on track. The key is to maintain your ...

The NYU Medical Center defines a passive-aggressive individual as someone who "may appear to comply or act appropriately, but actually behaves negatively and passively resists." Oftentimes, ...

If you have ever walked out of a meeting questioning your memory, your judgment, or even your value, you are not alone. You might be experiencing gaslighting or passive-aggressive behavior at work.

Aggressive behaviors often characterized by action — such as manipulating others, hurting themselves or those around them, or engaging in harmful conversations with malicious intent. However, ...

How does a mother explain how her preschooler remembers every detail of an episode of Doc McStuffins, but can’t for the life of her recall where the puzzles go at clean-up time? What’s really going on ...

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.

Tension: We fear direct confrontation but also crave honesty and respect in our interactions. Noise: Conventional wisdom says we should ignore subtle digs or respond in kind—neither solves the deeper ...

Outright anger is fairly easy to identify, but passive-aggressive behavior can be a little more subtle. Although those who engage in it think it has no consequences, it can actually do everything from ...

Office politics can be exhausting, especially when you can't say what you really mean. These 11 passive-aggressive clapbacks ...

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 ...