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A passive aggressive response is a communicative response which can obstruct an interpersonal relationship. It is often sarcastic and inward feeling leading to the receiver trying to reexplain their thoughts or becoming aggressive, passive or assertive. Often a person can become passive aggressive in their personality trait. It should be noted however that all people can reply in a passive aggressive nature even if it is not their nature.

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What are the symptoms of passive aggressive behavoir?

Symptoms of passive-aggressive behavior may include procrastination, intentional inefficiency, sarcasm, resentment, and avoidance of direct communication. People exhibiting passive-aggressive behavior may also seem sullen, moody, or stubborn.


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