How Do You Identify Passive Aggressive Behavior Patterns?
While it is not easy to identify passive aggressive behavior patterns, it can be done. One day, the individual with these tendencies can seem nice, cooperative and compliant. This does not seem like cause for alarm, let alone a diagnosis. There may be several days like this, but once in awhile, something seems amiss. This individual now seems to be working against you. It is a form of quiet aggression that needs to be recognized. This article will list some of the signs and behavior patterns of Passive Aggressive individuals. A passive aggressive person forgets yet another task, date, appointment or obligation, especially those of a recurring nature. He appears very disorganized when, in fact, he knows exactly what is happening and when. He makes excuses when confronted. If an individual’s behavior says “the rules do not apply to me,” as they attempt to get by with minimal work effort, break rules, gossip, or cover up infractions, they might be passive aggressive. She might leave work
