Avoid Passive-Aggressive Communication at Work
Passive-aggressive communication is distressing and contributes to poor morale, higher turnover, and lower productivity. Recognizing its impact and avoiding it can create a more positive workplace, reduce stress, and decrease burnout. Have you ever expressed yourself using passive-aggressive communication?Below are common behaviors:
- Sending emails to a coworker but copying in their supervisor
- Withholding information
- Using the silent treatment
- Leaving notes that create distress (e.g., “See me” or “We need to talk”)
- Giving a compliment containing a hidden insult (e.g., “Wow, good work for a newbie.”)
- Using an insincere tone (e.g., “Yeah, sure, I’ll get that done pronto.”)
- Undermining a positive relationship between two coworkers with gossip or falsehoods.
5/15/2025
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