"Cracking the Code: How to Deal with Passive-Aggressive Behavior, According to a Harvard Psychologist"

A Harvard psychologist highlights seven common behaviors of passive-aggressive individuals, including denying negative emotions, silence, sarcasm, mumbling under their breath, withholding affection, resentful agreement, and pretending to cooperate. The psychologist advises responding by respectfully communicating one's experience of being around them and offering to talk about the issue. It is important to stay neutral and remind them of your care, while focusing on what you can control.