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They never openly communicate
Passive-aggressive individuals tend to avoid addressing their concerns or issues directly. They may hint at their displeasure or use sarcasm instead of openly discussing the problem.
Their weapons of choice
Passive-aggressiveness often manifests through sarcasm or mockery. They may make snide comments or use humor to mask their true feelings.
They delay tasks purposefully to show their annoyance.
Passive-aggressive people might intentionally delay tasks or commitments as a way to express their resistance or resentment indirectly.
Their compliments are never direct
They may offer compliments that have a hidden criticism or insult within them. For example, saying, "You're so lucky you don't have to worry about your appearance like I do."
They expect others to figure out the issue instead od directly talking about it
One classic sign of passive-aggressive behavior is giving someone the silent treatment when upset instead of addressing the issue. They may withdraw emotionally and refuse to communicate.
Will do anything to get their way
Passive-aggressiveness can also take the form of subtle sabotage, such as conveniently forgetting important details or neglecting responsibilities.
Tendency to drag the work out
They might agree to something but then fail to follow through properly or do the bare minimum, making it clear they're not happy about it.
They are regularly complaining
Passive-aggressive individuals often complain excessively about minor issues without taking any action to resolve them. This can be a way to vent their frustration indirectly.
Expert at playing the victim card
They may act like the victim, portraying themselves as unfairly treated or misunderstood while avoiding responsibility for their own actions or emotions.
Guilt-tripping is their speciality.
Passive-aggressive behavior can include guilt-tripping others. They may make you feel bad for asserting yourself or setting boundaries, making you question whether you're being unreasonable.
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