Passive-aggressive behavior is when a person indirectly communicates negative emotions. People portray passive aggressive behavior in many ways. These include sarcasm, silent treatment, procrastination, subtle digs, and strategic incompetence.
Why Is It So Common in The Workplace?
In my opinion, it is because our workplaces are civil and positive. This discourages direct aggression, making employees adopt passive aggression.
What Kinds of Colleagues Are Most Likely to Be Passive Aggressive, And Why?
Passive-aggressive behavior in the workplace is tied to colleagues with low self-esteem, a bad upbringing, and poor conflict management skills.
How Are Those on The Receiving End Affected? How Is a Company Environment / Culture Affected?
Passive aggression creates a hostile work environment, which can do tremendous damage to the team’s morale and productivity.
How To Deal with A Passive-Aggressive Colleague
- Because a passive-aggressive colleague is satisfied when you overreact, try staying calm
- Open communication channels-this will help them learn how to express themselves directly
- If your plans do not come to fruition, talk to your supervisor.
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Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.
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