Before we had gaslighting and narcissism, passive-aggressive behavior was considered a major faux pax. It still is and for good reason. But let's back up a second—what exactly is "passive aggression"?

Passive-aggressive people have a habit of making it come off as if they're not being rude and dismissive. But if someone is ...

Passive-aggressive behavior can sometimes be hard to identify. Here are some common phrases to avoid. Halfpoint Images via Getty Images Passive-aggressive behavior occurs frequently in everyday ...

Outright anger is fairly easy to identify, but passive-aggressive behavior can be a little more subtle. Although those who ...

In Part 1 of this post, we defined passive-aggressive behavior and described the six-step process of benign confrontation, a consistent verbal strategy used to bring about lasting changes in ...

Do you work with a student who consistently performs at a level that is beneath his ability? Is there a child in your classroom who habitually procrastinates, predictably “forgets,” and inevitably ...

New leaders that fail to deal with others’ passive-aggressive behavior inevitably fail themselves. This is even more of an issue with the increase in remote work as that makes it easier for those ...

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 ...

From workplace feedback wrapped in false compliments to "helpful" corrections at family dinners, the polite gestures your ...

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 ...