We've all been there: a colleague "forgets" to include you on an email, or a friend drops a sarcastic comment that feels like ...

Slipping into passive-aggressive territory when speaking with a loved one isn't hard. You need to know the phrases to look ...

Do you work with a student who consistently performs at a level that is beneath his ability? Is there a child in your classroom who habitually procrastinates, predictably “forgets,” and inevitably ...

If you're the one sitting in embarrassment or with bruised feelings, it's helpful to know how to disarm the person and situation. Dr. McGeehan shares a surprising phrase that instantly shuts down ...

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 ...

Passive aggression, like most troubling aspects of behavior, occurs on a continuum. We have identified five distinct and increasingly pathological levels of passive-aggressive behavior that tend to ...

When a prickly comment comes wrapped in a smile, it's a bit harder to uncover ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Marriage can be a tricky landscape to navigate, where direct confrontations often give way to subtler forms of communication.

The odds are that you’ve worked with at least one incredibly passive-aggressive person during your career. Usually, this type of behavior is awful for team morale, motivation, and dynamics. In some ...

Michael Stevens, chairman of Weber State University’s department of business administration, has taught courses in organizational behavior and group psychology for 25 years. After coming to Utah in ...