How do you live with a passive-aggressive person?

The suggestions below can help you control the negative behaviors of passive-aggressive team members.

1. Identify the Behavior.
2. Create a Safe Environment.
3. Use Language Carefully.
4. Stay Calm.
5. Identify the Cause.
6. Provide Training.
7. Set Clear Standards and Consequences.
8. Open up Channels of Communication.

What do you do with a passive-aggressive family member?

Dealing with a passive-aggressive spouse, sibling, parent, colleague, or even a passive-aggressive boss requires you to develop a thick skin and follow three key steps: Hold them accountable for their actions. Stand your ground. Confront the issue (their actions) head on.

How do you deal with a passive aggressive sister?

To stop the cycle, try these five steps:

1. Hold them accountable. When you fail to hold a passive-aggressive person accountable for their actions, you unintentionally perpetuate their behavior.
2. Stop apologizing. Unless you did something wrong, don’t apologize.
3. Put your needs first.
4. Don’t play the game.

How do you deal with a passive aggressive adult sibling?

Confront the relative openly and politely. Wait until your relative does or says something passive-aggressive. Then, in a calm and friendly manner, ask “Why do you say that or do that?”. If your relative pretends that he or she didn’t do anything, say “You said or did (repeat what they said or did) just now.

What do you do with a passive aggressive sister?

To stop the cycle, try these five steps:

• Hold them accountable. When you fail to hold a passive-aggressive person accountable for their actions, you unintentionally perpetuate their behavior.
• Stop apologizing. Unless you did something wrong, don’t apologize.
• Put your needs first.
• Don’t play the game.

How do I deal with a passive-aggressive sister?