By Barrie Davenport
Have you ever had someone go belly-up when you asked them to do something?
They might tell you they’ll follow-through, and they might even make some meager attempt at action. But ultimately the thing doesn’t get done — or doesn’t get done right.
Or maybe you’ve been in a conflict with someone, and rather than addressing the issue directly, they pout or act sullen.
These are examples of passive-aggressive behavior — a strange sort of non-action powered by an assortment of negative emotions, motivations, or downright hostility.
I don’t know about you, but I can’t stand passive-aggressive behavior — not that I haven’t used it myself on occasion. But I truly believe it is the bottom-dweller of behavior.... More...
