Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week agoThe most passive aggressive phrases at work don't sound cruel on the surface, they can actually sound polite - "friendly reminder," "per my last email," "for future reference," "as you no doubt are aware" - and the damage isn't in the words, it's in the smile they're wrapped in that makes you feel insane for being bothered - Silicon Canals
Passive-aggressive workplace phrases use polite, professional wording to deliver condescension or reprimands while avoiding direct complaint.