Being passive is too mushy...being agressive is being too pushy
How can being passive-aggressive NOT a good thing? I believe there is a time to speak up, and there is a time to shut-up and listen.
Any thoughts on this please?
2006-10-06 08:51:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Hi
Or you could try another alternative. One way of communicating is being direct. That is generally the best option.
"Passive-aggressive" is actually something else, more of a negative thing. I'm sure you meant something more along the lines of communicating openly.
In fact, except for your definition, you seem to already have the right ideas. I'm sure your style is fine. (Just don't call it passive-aggressive cuz that's something else)
Have a nice day :)
2006-10-06 08:53:49 · answer #1 · answered by julie j 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's just the opposite. Passive-Aggressive behavior gives you the worst of both worlds, not the best. It's deceptive and ultimately it is actually aggressive behavior. The passivity comes from the inability to be direct.
2006-10-06 09:20:02 · answer #2 · answered by Chris J 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont believe that you actually understand what a true passive-aggressive personality is. passive-aggressive people avoid outward confrontation by internalizing anger and manifesting it in subtle, manipulative ways. they tend to be untrustworthy and scheming. they are vague, ambiguous and do not "fight fair". they make excuses for their actions and cannot accept personal responsibility for wrong-doing. they are game players of the highest order. they avoid problems instead of confronting them & trying to resolve the issue. they have extreme difficulty in showing emotion, be it good, bad or otherwise. they are incapable of accepting any sort of criticism or correction, feeling that it is some sort of personal attack. they use your own words against you and are capable of making something that they are clearly to blame for your fault. what you are speaking of is a balanced personality. i dont think you would advocate the behaviors i have listed as a good way for anyone to live their lives.
2006-10-06 09:15:48 · answer #3 · answered by shootergrrl 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
badkitty (how you doin'? ;) is right, passive-agressive people express their anger on other in passive ways, meaning they don't confront them directly, but it's destructive anyhow
like when you have to go somewhere with someone, but it takes you forever to prepare for it because you really don't wanna do it
2006-10-06 09:01:57 · answer #4 · answered by Rastaman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Passive-aggressive people are untrustworthy and they make me want to smack them. What you are actually talking about is being tactful and having common sense.
2006-10-06 08:53:30 · answer #5 · answered by badkitty1969 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-02 00:30:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People are they are, no one change them or you. I suppose thats where the expression " There is someone for everyone", comes from.
2006-10-06 08:59:17 · answer #7 · answered by peacfulwar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds good but its not true.
2006-10-06 08:54:50 · answer #8 · answered by position28 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just go with the flow
2006-10-06 08:57:21 · answer #9 · answered by Me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-06 09:05:59 · answer #10 · answered by Katie L 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋