What Are Examples of Passive-Aggressive Behavior?
watch image by Clark Duffy from Fotolia.com jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a06/at/eo/examples-passive_aggressive-behavior_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); Running late for an appointment may be passive-aggressive behavior. Passive-aggressive behavior is a type of behavior in which a person is angry but instead of discussing it openly, she secretly sabotages situations, events or relationships. The person using this behavior pretends she is in agreement with the plans or wishes of someone else but is actually hostile. In an intimate relationship, this often turns into emotional abuse. Without counseling, a pattern develops and the person may sabotage intimate relationships, friendships and work relationships. Procrastination Procrastination is a classic example of passive-aggressive behavior. The person may tell you it is fine to attend your friend’s party, but he does not start getting ready to go on time and
