In The Angry Smile: The Psychology of Passive Aggressive Behavior in Families, Schools and Workplaces, 2nd ed., we propose that the passive-aggressive student seems to derive genuine pleasure out of ...

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 ...

Passive-aggressive behavior occurs frequently in everyday interactions with our friends, romantic partners, family members ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ever found yourself hinting at what you truly mean instead of just coming out with it? You’re not alone. Many people struggle to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Finding a way through social dynamics with grace can be challenging, especially when you find yourself at odds with someone.

Have you ever had someone say "I'm fine" (when they are clearly not) or a co-worker who "forgets" to do something you asked ...

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

We all bear witness to passive-aggressive behavior at times—or maybe even exhibit it ourselves on occasion. You know the type: the person who hooks you on false promises, builds up your hopes, but ...

Is it just me or do people throw this phrase around without knowing what it means? Just because I don't want to talk about something, even if things didn't go my way, doesn't mean I expect someone to ...

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 ...