Some people are directly aggressive, meaning they aren’t afraid to express exactly how they feel. And other people are passive-aggressive. “Passive-aggressive behavior is best described as a pattern ...

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 ...

For this reason, you probably try to stay away from using passive-aggressive phrases at work. What you don’t realize, however, is that there may be phrases you’re regularly using that cause people to ...

Learn to recognize and handle passive-aggressive remarks at holiday gatherings to keep family interactions positive and ...

Direct communication is the bedrock of healthy relationships. But what happens when anger, resentment, or a desire for control is expressed through a veiled, indirect approach? This is the world of ...

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 ...

If you’re unhappy with a situation at work, one option is to confront the issue head on. While that may be the quickest way to resolve a conflict, a lot of people resort to another tactic: passive ...

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.” A passive-aggressive ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Patricia writes about family law and tips for female lawyers. Aggression is defined as a form of physical or verbal behavior ...

Golfers, generally speaking, are friendly. Sure, there are the outliers (have you seen some of these viral golf-course fights?), but by and large, we’re a cordial, supportive bunch. The problem is, ...