When you’ve spent years being passive-aggressive, it can feel like a knee-jerk reaction. But I know one thing for sure: Every time I am clear and respectful about what I feel, I feel proud of myself for having the courage to own that. And every time I resolve an issue that might...
“Instead of recognizing the envy or jealousy inside them and being happy for someone else's success, they may be passive-aggressive to defend their ego against not having, being, or doing what the other person has, is, or does to create success.” Upbringing: Childhood experiences play a ...
Instead of being straightforward, she may choose to voice her discontent through vague comments or passive remarks. “Some people just don’t know how to appreciate what they have,” she might say, leaving you to wonder if she’s talking about you. This indirect criticism can be disorienting ...
There are several ways, persons who are susceptible to bullying can reduce their likelihood of being bullied. Here Are 4 Ways to Overcome Adult Bullying 1. Speak up about what you do not like. 2. Learn assertive language and techniques with which to address aggressive and passive-aggressive at...
Being a confident and effective public speaker can be the difference between success and failure. Fear of rejection can hold you back from achieving your full potential. But you can overcome this fear by preparing thoroughly and focusing on the value you bring to the table. Make sure you know...
For example, being a member of an ethnic/racial minority or being part of the LBGTQ+ population may feel that they have no voice, so instead of being assertive and actively expressing their emotions or frustrations, they may revert to passive aggressive behaviors. ...
And it turns out he wasn't actually in the Hammerskins, his brother was, supposedly. And he was like, "Yeah, my brother got his tattoos, they're awesome, I'm going to join as soon as I'm old enough, but I'm like 14." And I just talked with him, like a regular human being...
Or the two of you can start coming up with a plan for how you can overcome or at least reduce this frustrating situation. Communicate as directly as you can. People can’t read your thoughts and you can’t read theirs. So avoid trying to hint, guess or be passive-aggressive and go ...
So instead of sending a passive-aggressive message, I decided to add a dot to my name, and it all worked out. I think @Global.Viewpoint is easier to read than @Globalviewpoint, anyway. Make the Blog URL Easy to Remember Don’t make your URL long and complex. The most successful ...
2. Aggressive Communication The aggressive style of communication is the reverse of the passive style: Rather than doing whatever is asked of you by others, you try to force others to do what you want, even if it’s at the expense of their own wishes. Put another way: In the passive ...