Ever been in a conversation where someone’s words don’t match their tone, and you’re left guessing what’s really going on?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There's arguably nothing worse than dealing with a passive-aggressive boss. Rather than laying their grievances out on the line, ...

Tension: We fear direct confrontation but also crave honesty and respect in our interactions. Noise: Conventional wisdom says we should ignore subtle digs or respond in kind—neither solves the deeper ...

Most of us are good at spotting overtly aggressive people. While it doesn't feel good when someone insults, criticizes, or belittles you, at least you know why you are hurting. But sometimes the ...