It’s easy to miscommunicate and to resort to passive-aggressiveness. We all do it, especially when we feel vulnerable, or the conversation is getting out of control and we don’t know what to do.

But when that happens, it’s best to keep the passive-aggressiveness to a minimum as it could exacerbate the situation and throw more fuel to the fire.

Here are some phrases that shouldn’t come out of your mouth unless your goal is to come off as passive-aggressive.

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